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Microsoft Outlook introduces SMS on Outlook Lite

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Keerthana_AK
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May 27, 2024

Since its launch in 2022, Outlook Lite has provided a way to enjoy the key features of Outlook in a small download size for low-resource phones. We are continuously looking for ways to meet the communication needs of our core users. Now, we are excited to bring SMS on Outlook Lite to users worldwide. With SMS on Outlook Lite, you can enjoy the convenience and security of sending and receiving SMS messages from your Outlook Lite app. SMS is integrated with your email, calendar, and contacts, so you can stay in touch with your contacts in one app.

 

SMS on Outlook Lite is now available in the latest version of the app, which you can download from the Google Play Store

 

How to get started with SMS on Outlook Lite?

Getting started with SMS on Outlook Lite is easy and fast. Just follow these steps:

 

1. Download Outlook Lite from the Google Play Store (here). If you already have Outlook Lite, make sure you update to the latest version.

2. Open Outlook Lite and click on the bottom tab icon named โ€œSMSโ€

3. Give required permissions to activate SMS.

4. That's it! You can now send and receive SMS messages from Outlook Lite.

 

 

 

What's next for SMS on Outlook Lite? 

We are working on adding more features and improvements to SMS on Outlook Lite, such as: 

  • Tighter integration with Email, Calendar and Contacts 
  • Cloud backup of messages 
  • Enhanced Security features.

We would love to hear your feedback and suggestions on SMS on Outlook Lite. You can contact us through the app, or by leaving a comment on this blog post.

 

Thank you for using Outlook Lite! 

 

Updated May 29, 2024
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  • So, with this feature can you now also send SMS from Outlook on the Web, which will then be sent by your phone? Just like ActiveSync could in the old days ๐Ÿ˜‰

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  • wroot's avatar
    wroot
    Silver Contributor

    I fail to see how adding not related to email feature to the app makes it Lite.

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  • jplighthouse's avatar
    jplighthouse
    Copper Contributor

    Will Contact and Calendar local sync be added to the Outlook Lite app? That's the only feature missing for me. 

  • Raynwave's avatar
    Raynwave
    Copper Contributor

    Can you provide an option to turn off the tab? I'd love to separate the two but also have an all-in-one inbox of my three accounts like in Outlook Thicc