What is Android Messages?

How does Android Messages work on desktop?

Hardware and software requirements

  • Android phone with Android Messages app PC or Mac with compatible web browser Internet connection for both phone and computer

Set up Android Messages for web

  • On your phone, open Android Messages. In the app, tap More (three vertical dots) > Messages for web. Open https://messages.android.com/ in a browser. Using your phone, tap Scan QR code, and hold your phone up to the QR code on the web page. When it’s ready, your phone will vibrate. To sign in to Messages for web automatically the next time, check the box “Remember this computer”.

Send and read messages on the web

Turn on dark mode

  • On your computer, tap More (three vertical dots) > Settings. Turn on Enable dark mode.