Show Now playing: Watch this: iOS 15 best features: How Focus mode improved my iPhone 7:20 Apple's iMessage lets you integrate stickers and apps with your messages or send those messages with flair. You can also sync iMessage between different Apple devices -- but only once you've set it up properly. If messages are showing up on your iPhone, but not your iPad or Mac, you're not alone, and we can help. If you're struggling with sending and receiving iMessages on all the things, then follow along. TL;DRUsing the same Apple ID and use just your phone number to send and receive messages is the best way to ensure all of your iMessage conversations are sent to all of your Apple devices. If you need to use an email address as well as your number, just double check that the same email address is selected on all of your Apple devices. It starts with the iPhoneLet's start with making sure everything is set up properly on your iPhone, before we move on to an iPad or Mac. Screenshot by Jason Cipriani/CNET
Now that you have iMessage set up on the iPhone, you need to verify the same information is used on your remaining Apple devices. On an iPad
If the Apple ID doesn't match, you can tap on it and follow the prompts to sign out, then sign in with the same Apple ID you used on your iPhone. On a MacScreenshot by Jason Cipriani/CNET
Editors' note: This post was originally published in 2012; it has since been updated to reflect new features. Matt Cone February 3, 2022 Tutorials Mac iPhone iPad Internet The Contacts application that comes with Macs, iPads, and iPhones is useful for keeping track of friends and family. We previously discussed how to add contacts to your iPhone, add contacts to your iPad, and add contacts to your Mac. Now you’re ready for the final step: Using iCloud to sync contacts across all of your Apple devices. When you use iCloud to sync contacts, all of the contacts you’ve saved on one device automatically become available on all of your devices. For example, if you add your friend’s contact information on your Mac, it will automatically appear on your iPhone the next time you open the Contacts application. Here’s how to set up your iPhone or iPad to sync Contacts across your other Apple devices:
Any contact that you added to your iPhone or iPad will now be synchronized across all of your devices. You should repeat these steps for all of your iPhones and iPads. You can also sync contacts on a Mac. Here’s how:
Any contact that you added to your Mac will now be synchronized across all of your devices. You should repeat these steps for all of your Macs. Related Articles
Subscribe to our email newsletterSign up and get Macinstruct's tutorials delivered to your inbox. No spam, promise! Why are my Apple devices not syncing?Make sure that you're signed in to iCloud with the same Apple ID on all of your devices. Then, check that you turned on Contacts, Calendars, and Reminders in your iCloud settings. Check the date and time settings on your device to make sure they're correct for your current location.
How do I get my iPad and iPhone to sync?Open the Settings app on one device, tap your name to open the Apple ID screen, then select iCloud. Turn on the toggle switches next to every category of app and content that you want to sync between the iPhone and iPad. Repeat this process with the second device.
How do I sync multiple Apple devices to iCloud?Do one of the following:. iOS 16, iPadOS 16, or later: Tap iCloud, then turn on each app or feature you want to use. Tap Show All to see more apps.. iOS 15, iPadOS 15, or earlier: Tap iCloud, then turn on each app or feature you want to use.. How do I sync between devices?Setting up your Android device
Tap Settings. Tap Synchronization Settings. Tap Sync methods to reveal the available options. Select Local over Wi‑Fi.
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