[Impulses]

Im using Sync SMS to send/receive SMSs on my Nexus 7. Works nicely. Uses dropbox as the medium for syncing between both devices. App has to be installed on both devices of course.

Hmm, I've used both SyncSMS and TextTab... Kept both because one works fine over Wifi/Dropbox (as you said) and the other works infer Bluetooth when I'm out of the house. With so many people recommending Tablet Talk I guess I oughta try it out tho.

Edit: So yeah, I dunno how I missed Tablet Talk for so long but it seems to combine the better aspects of both the apps I mentioned above, plus it adds some extras like being able to receive/control calls on a Bluetooth headset from the tablet. I think TexTab actually looks a bit better but it hasn't been updated since December, so I might switch to Tablet Talk if it works reliably.

That being said, there's still some merit to SyncSMS' Dropbox approach since using DB means both devices don't have to be on the same network... Hell, you could leave your phone at home on the charger and hop on a plane and receive texts from anywhere you can find Wifi on the tablet... Not saying it's the most effective way of actually doing that, but there's merit to being able to text from the tablet without turning on Bluetooth or hopping on the same as the phone.

[bonekeep]

You can use the Mighty Text web app in the Chrome browser on your Nexus 7. In browser, go to . It will log in to your google acct (you'll have to give permission). No alerts or notifications like other native apps that give you access to your sms (I use Tablet Talk generally), but you can use Mighty Text until developer makes a Jelly Bean tablet native app.

[JTKDaddy]

Does anyone use Zipwhip? They have not only Android apps, for both tablets and phones, but also support texting from PCs (Windows, Macs, Linux) and seem to be supported by Sprint on any web browser (zipwhip.sprint.com).

[ginking1967]

if you use google voice on your tablet then you must download GROOVE IP to use your tablet as fully functional telephone

[salpiche]

My wife use it on her kindle and I used it on my Galaxy Tab. If you do not mind having a phone number for you N7 just for sms it works great.

[Lanhoj]

For SMS syncing of your "real" phone # to your tablet, I personally swear by SyncSMS. As previously stated you don't need to be on the same network - just both be logged into the same Drop Box account & it just works.

However, textPlus also syncs if you don't mind having a secondary # - I personally use both depending on who I'm communicating with.

Links:
SyncSMS-->
textPlus Gold-->


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[michaeljc70]

I haven't done any direct comparisons, but I bet GV uses much less battery on the tablet than the others and your phone can be off and you don't have to install anything on your phone.

[Neofite]

I got tablet talk yesterday, and so far it's been working just great!! I have not tried the call feature yet, but texting on it is good. I get the text to my N7 before they show on my phone.

[lakaw]

Mighty SMS is nice. Also handles MMS. Does not bypass carrier, but if you have unlimited text no worries. I use it on my ipad through chrome browser and it also syncs desktop. No notifications on ipad, but this can be enabled on desktop. SMS/MMS are sent out instantly across all platforms.

[Apple56]

I use Messenger on Google +, works fast, as good as anything else

[joshua.worth]

Google Voice is great if you live in the USA

[joshua.worth]

and GrooveIP or GrooveIP Lite will turn your tablet into a Wifi phone

[TerryMasters]

Tablet Talk works great but the one thing that it fails at is auto syncing. Both my phone and tablet connect to the wifi network but despite it's settings in the menu, never syncs automatically. I always have to manually connect both devices.

[lucky sevens]

Tablet Talk is working good for me ....

[elach4018]

Another satisfied Tablet Talk user...

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[dcpanther]

I also say Tablet Talk. Don't listen to people who suggest Google Voice. You'd have to either give everyone a new number or port your number over, which Verizon sees as you cancleing your account, which equals ETF. Plus GV also mean no MMS at all.

Tablet Talk lets you send and recieve SMS, but not MMS, but you'll still have the MMS on your phone. You can also initiate phone calls and turn on speaker phone/Bluetooth headset.

[evaradar]

Doesn't bluetooth/WiFi drain the battery? What if someone is on the go and has no access to WiFi? So its BT connection? Even then, battery hog no?

[dancing-bass]

Cannot find "Google Voice", it is not in my app drawer. Searching "Google Play" nothing comes up. Please help, thanks.


SLo

Google Voice is only available in the United States. For those of us that live elsewhere.... we're out of luck.

[JDMR777]

wow tablet talk lets you receive calls or just notifies of the incoming call?

[kajunklown]

I use talkatone with Google voice and make and receive calls on my N7...... no phone needed for connection.

[charliekane]

For a long time I have used Gtalk. Its very fast very easy to use and synchronized right w all things Android! Recommended to everyone.

[charliekane]

Gtalk Also has video chat option. And Google + is awesome on Nexus 7!!! Easy hangout feature or messenger to text.

[rootbrain]

Connect the devices via Bluetooth instead

Rootbrain

[dane79]

Google voice works excellent for sms...

[brocher]

As an interesting aside to the google voice accent thing. I live in the wild of Scotland (think Braveheart style tech but without wells - factoid urine contains 87% of your recommended vitamin intake) I just ignore voice recognition apps because with my accent no chance.

Fear not fellow backwoodsmen I'be solved or problems. I try and mimic Phil from the podcast and it works every time. No way I'm growing a beard like Jerry to replicate his acoustics and Alex is a manc (google Shaun Ryder talking) which along with scousers (google Jamie carragher talking) lets just say if voice recognition ever works with them human ingenuity had reached its limits.

Tldr try talk like Phil, you'll never have problem with google voice again

Its not unprecedented a former English football manager decided to talk in a English speaking Dutch accent when he worked there http://goo.gl/oGxqs so don't worry about feeling a prat when in public

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