CHAPTER 8
Chatting and Calling
macOS includes Messages for instant messaging and FaceTime for video chat with users of Macs and iOS devices. You can also configure Handoff with your iPhone so that you can phone and send SMS messages using your MacBook.
Set Up Messages and Choose Preferences
Send and Receive Files with Messages
Sign In to FaceTime and Set Preferences
Set Up Messages and Choose Preferences
The Messages app enables you to chat with your contacts via instant messaging. Using Messages, you can connect via Apple’s iMessage service to contacts on Macs, iOS devices, and iPads.
If you have set up iCloud on your MacBook, Messages should already be configured for your iCloud account, and you can add any other messaging accounts as needed. If you have not set up iCloud, you must add an account to Messages before you can use the app.
Set Up Messages and Choose Preferences
Click Messages (
) on the Dock.
The Sign In to iMessage with Your Apple ID dialog opens.
Note: If the Messages ...
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