how do I connect my phone to my laptop to be able to receive and send texts from my laptop?

[Windows Central Question]

I have a windows phone, more specifically a Nokia Lumia 635 and I have a Dell Inspiration 17 inch. I've paired my phone and laptop with blue tooth and they say Paired but i still can't send or receive texts.

 

[Bobvfr]

I think a bit more info would be handy, sign up to the forum so you can reply.

The info that would help would be along the lines of what OS do you have on your phone and PC ?

With my 950 XL running the anniversary update and my PC and SP3 the same I don't need to pair the devices at all, when a text comes in Cortana gives me the option to answer it and I can also use Cortana to send a text with ease.

If you are meaning using the combined Skype and messenger service they were doing before the anniversary update, this has now ceased as they plan (Well I hope so) integrate it the other way through Skype directly.

 

[henocksandy]

I have a windows phone, more specifically a Nokia Lumia 635 and I have a Dell Inspiration 17 inch. I've paired my phone and laptop with blue tooth and they say Paired but i still can't send or receive texts.

Check if your Cortana is ON in both devices. And check the settings.

 

[Chintan Gohel]

I have a windows phone, more specifically a Nokia Lumia 635 and I have a Dell Inspiration 17 inch. I've paired my phone and laptop with blue tooth and they say Paired but i still can't send or receive texts.

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I have a windows phone, more specifically a Nokia Lumia 635 and I have a Dell Inspiration 17 inch. I've paired my phone and laptop with blue tooth and they say Paired but i still can't send or receive texts.

#Switch ON Bluetooth on both devices.
For Sending/Receiving files from:
A. W8.1/10 PC to Windows mobile
- Right Click on Bluetooth icon.
- Popup menu will appear, Click on 'Send/Receive a file'.
- A Dialog box will open for choosing file to send.
- Browse a file,OK.
-Click Next.
-On receiver device (phone/PC), You'll got a box for 'accept' the file.
---File completely send.
Turn off Bluetooth