Multiple text message invitations using Google Hangout

In case the recipient does not use “Hangout” the MMS setting for group chats needs to be deactivated. This can be done as follows:

• Group messages Google Hangouts – contextual menu / „people & options“
• Go to settings in the „people & options“ menu
• Choose SMS in settings
• Select „advanced“ and deactivate „Send MMS to group“

Now all invites will be send to a group via SMS and can also be opened and read by non-Google-Hangout users.