What can I do if my Mac reminders won't sync to iPhone?

Hi All,


I am having an issue with my reminders syncing properly. If I create a new reminder on my phone it syncs and shows up on my computer. However, if I create a reminder on my computer, it does not sync to my phone.


I have tried all the basic stuff: making sure its turned on in icloud; logged into same account; internet access; date and time settings; software updates; etc....


Any suggestions?



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Posted on Jun 10, 2023 11:36 AM

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Posted on Apr 26, 2024 3:21 PM

WORKED!! I just updated my MacBook Air Early 2015 to Monterey 12.7.4 and iPhone 15Pro to IOS 17.4.1. I also turned off Reminders in iCloud on my MacBook only and back on and everything now syncs. It took a few minutes because I was going to reply that it didn't work but it ended up working. I've tried several test; adding reminders on my MacBook and then when they appear on my iPhone, deleting them and also resorting the different reminders list and everything seems to be syncing up fine now. Thanks for the suggestions from others!

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Jul 2, 2024 7:22 AM in response to Willssr

Having the same problem here.


I have:

  1. Checked software updates, my iPhone is running latest software and my 2020 MacBook is as well
  2. Turned iCloud on and off again for Reminders on both the MacBook and the iPhone
  3. Created new items on my iPhone, hoping it will push to the MacBook
  4. Created new items on the MacBook, hoping it will push to the iPhone
  5. Completed new items on my iPhone, hoping it will push to the MacBook
  6. Completed new items on the MacBook, hoping it will push to the iPhone


None of this works! It's infuriating.


This is not complicated software, and shouldn't be such a freaking problem.


Apple has gone WAY downhill.

Jul 2, 2024 8:37 AM in response to OceanJeremy

Couldn’t agree more regarding Apple going down hill.


I would love to have all the Apple execs in a board room and show them how glitchy and how absolute **** their products are.


it’s a shame… they hide behind sleek design and high prices and when something doesn’t work they tell you that you are doing something wrong or something isn’t compatible etc.


sad excuse for a company.

Sep 7, 2024 1:35 PM in response to hoggman1

Thank you for your input. As I said in my OP, I tried all the basic stuff. Confirming I had enough storage comes even before basic stuff.


In other words…. That was not the problem.


The solution to this problem will not be found in my settings. It is simply a bug in the software. It doesn’t work perfectly 100% of the time.


the only solution to this type of problem is Apple gets better. Simple as that. Apple needs to step up their game.


thanks again for the help.

Oct 7, 2024 9:08 AM in response to EverythingAppleAlways

THIS IS NOT A SOLUTION


Hi, thank you for you response. However, I am afraid you missed the mark. My reminders are configured properly…. As evidenced by the fact that the issue I presented was an isolated one. It’s not like I could never get my reminders to sync, the issue was that at a particular moment they were not syncing, suggesting a connectivity issue or a bug in the system.


In my original post I actually indicated that I had gone through all the common configurations, including ensuring that iCloud sync was on.


Your suggestion adds nothing to the conversation.


The suggestion you provided illustrates that you are simply posting to get points. Please stop diluting this community for your own benefit.

Jan 1, 2025 12:37 PM in response to Court Dimon

New year, same problem. I've removed iCloud syncing on all devices, wiped reminders, and started fresh, and still no joy. The consistent experience I am now having is


  1. anything added / modified / completed from M4 ipad or m4 mac mini is accurately represented in my iphone 16.
  2. nothing added / modified / completed from iphone syncs to the other devices.


My assumption is there is something broken in the icloud sync between my phone and icloud, as if it's just fetching new data and not pushing out any updates.


Fetch New Data is set to push (changing to Fetch doesn't seem to do anything)

Advanced Data Protection is off

Access iCloud data on web is on

Have at least 4 gigs of space free in my icloud account




Jan 5, 2025 3:28 PM in response to Willssr

Unbelievable. I listed a detailed explanation of this issue I was having and Apple sent me an email saying it removed my post because" your post Reminders not Syncing from Mac because it contained either feedback or a feature request that was not constructive."


I am so beyond frusrated. I have tried everything. Logged in and out of icloud. Deleted all my old lists and started new. Nothing. The syncing is off between Reminders on iOS, Reminders on my MacBook, and Reminders on iCloud. All three places have different number of reminders in my lists!! It's insane!


Anybody make any progress in this? I don't know what to do.

Feb 13, 2025 1:18 PM in response to Sweet Lana


Hi, thank you for your reply.


I love providing constructive feedback on Apples website because apple is the best company in the world. I tried replying to your post early, however, Apple censored me and removed the post (Thank god, Apple is always looking out for its customers).


I will try to re-post now, Using Apple's superior technology:


The majority of the responses and alleged "solutions" are regarding simple issues regarding configurations.That is not the problem I had. As I mentioned in my OP, my configuration was all properly set up. The issue I had was the result of apple operating systems becoming increasingly filled with bugs. But regardless, apple is obviously the best tech company in the world.


I just noticed that a moderator changed the title of this thread, and perhaps that is why I am getting so many of these types of responses. But regardless, I know Apple systems very well. The problem I came here with was the result of low qu**ity apple operating systems. I have countless other similar issues.


If you want to know how I feel (and why Apple censored me), read the below language backwards:


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It is just frustrating to spend so much money on these products for them to not work anywhere near how Apple claims they work. But then again, I think this post gives really good constructive feedback, and let’s be real, Apple is clearly the best!


Now I just want to give some more constructive feedback. I really like how you used pictures and diagrams to explain your issue. It made it very clear to follow. I LOVE apple and its users!

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