Android users can download Google Messages from the Google Play Store. From there, you can download Google Messages to any Android phone or WearOS device. For Desktop or Tablet, simply visit messages.google.com, and pair your Android device to get started.

Rich Communication Services (RCS) chats provide an upgraded, rich messaging experience. RCS chats: Show you when someone is typing. Offer read receipts, which show when someone has read or received your message. Read receipts also show your contact when you read their message.

On your phone, open Google Messages . Device Pairing. If you get a prompt to sign in with your Google Account, select the account that you want to use with Google Messages and continue. On your computer, in a browser, like Chrome or Safari, open Google Messages for web.

How to view text messages on computer without phone? You can use AirDroid Personal to view your text messages on your computer remotely even if your Android phone and computer are not nearby.