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topcop1
User level: Level 1 (33 points)

iPhone and Mac messages not syncing regularly

My Mac is operating on Tahoe 26.6.2 and I have an iPhone 16 IOS 27.0.1.


The iPhone is not Synching with my Mac on a regular basis. ICloud might do a synch once a day in the middle of the night.. While working on my Mac and not looking at my phone, I am NOT getting messages that are appearing on my phone.


If I send a message from my Mac and later look for it, or a response on my iPhone, I do not always see either. I have to manually synch each device.


Is there away to synch them ore often?

Posted on Nov 1, 2026 11:52 AM

5 replies

Smilin-Brian
User level: Level 10 (97,882 points)

Nov 1, 2026 5:23 PM in response to topcop1

Welcome and thank you for reaching out. 🤗


Try signing out and back into Messages on your iMac, then ensure Messages is enabled in iCloud under System Settings ➢ Apple Account ➢ iCloud.


This usually forces a sync with your other Apple devices.


Good Luck! 👋🏼😉

Smiliñ 😎 Brian | Community Volunteer

Mac Jim ID
User level: Level 10 (105,996 points)

Nov 1, 2026 11:59 AM in response to topcop1

Do you have Low Power Mode turned on where your battery indicator is yellow?

topcop1 Author
User level: Level 1 (33 points)

Nov 1, 2026 3:36 PM in response to Mac Jim ID

No, it is not turned on

topcop1 Author
User level: Level 1 (33 points)

Nov 4, 2026 10:11 AM in response to Smilin-Brian

Smilin-Brian...Thanks for your help!


I believe it has worked. I just deleted a text from my phone and it immediately deleted from my Mac.


I appreciate it!

Smilin-Brian
User level: Level 10 (97,882 points)

Nov 6, 2026 5:16 AM in response to topcop1

Smilin-Brian...Thanks for your help! I believe it has worked.


Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256387079