A simple SMS redirect? So confusing....

I have read and read and read apps just for a simple redirect of the text of the sms to my gmail email account. It's confusing. I would like one that does not require the phone to be on. I have it off most the time while home, battery issues. But if someone did send a text message would be nice to know by coming to my email. They all are so confusing. I tried several and they didn't work. One worked but the cell phone needs to be on? How does that help. If I get a text I'll just read it from the phone. But what, as I said, if you want to leave the cell phone off and get them in your email. Anyone know of a simple solution via and app? Thanks so much! jackdashack

 

That's odd. At Google Play there are all sorts of free redirect apps. I'm just confused what one to use.

 

The text is on a server somewhere before it comes to the phone. I would have thought it could be redirected there. But I get your drift and no argument for your answer. I need to do more study on it. Thanks!

 

Understood! Thanks. There are apps that redirect but as mentioned the phone has to be on to redirect. That's the way I'll have to go if I do. Thanks for all the input!