I was really hoping the most recent release of Google hangouts would give me what Apple users have on their devices - cross platform visibility into all messaging. Two days ago, I thought I had it, but I have been changing settings and I think I was probably deluded. I want all my messages and calls to show as being made/sent from my mobile (so friends don't have to learn another number). Currently my SMS/MMS messages are sent via my mobile carrier (can't see on the Hangouts app on my pc), but those people on Hangouts go through Hangouts (and I can see them on my tablet/pc). When I send an SMS/MMS from my pc/tablet, it is sent with a caller ID of my Google Voice number (very confusing to people).
1. Is there a way to have all messages sent from all devices show as being sent from my mobile number?
2. Can all messages be displayed and responded to on both my PC and my phone? If so, what steps have to be taken to achieve that result?
3. What drawbacks does that configuration have compared to the half mobile half Google Voice setup I have now?
Thanks for any help you can provide - I have searched high and low for a full description of Hangouts integration options...
1. Is there a way to have all messages sent from all devices show as being sent from my mobile number?
2. Can all messages be displayed and responded to on both my PC and my phone? If so, what steps have to be taken to achieve that result?
3. What drawbacks does that configuration have compared to the half mobile half Google Voice setup I have now?
Thanks for any help you can provide - I have searched high and low for a full description of Hangouts integration options...