Are you tired of constantly switching between your iPhone and Mac to keep up with your text messages? Well, the good news is syncing your iMessages between your iPhone and Mac is a simple process. In this article, we will guide you through the process step by step.
To start with, head to the Messages app on your Mac. If you don’t find it on the dock, you can search for it in the Launchpad. Now, log in to your Apple ID to receive iMessages.
Before moving to the iPhone, go to Messages and click Preferences. From there, go to iMessages and ensure that the ‘You can be reached for messages at’ option is checked for your phone number.
Now, it’s time to move to your iPhone. Open the Settings app and scroll down to the Messages option. Once you click on Messages, you will see the option for iMessages. Ensure that it is activated and then select ‘Text Message Forwarding’. Here, you will see the new computer you just added. Turn on the slider to send and receive text messages on your Mac.
Finally, head back to your Mac. Use your iPhone to send a message, and it will appear on your Mac. You can now type out other messages on your Mac, and they will deliver to your iPhone.
If you want to sync your old messages, you can enable the ‘Messages on iCloud’ option in Messages preferences. This option will sync all your messages stored in iCloud to your Mac and iPhone.
In conclusion, syncing your iMessages between your iPhone and Mac is effortless. Follow the steps mentioned above to simplify your text message experience.