SMS messages going to two devices that have different Apple IDs with family sharing.

Hi!

I have an iPhone, and I recently set my son up with an Apple Watch with Family Sharing. The devices have separate Apple IDs and separate phone numbers. When we send iMessages from either device, it's totally fine. But when someone without an iPhone sends an SMS to me, it appears on my son's Apple Watch as well. This has happened with two different contacts--he gets messages intended for both himself and for me.


We've replicated by having our non-iPhone using friend send us separate messages (both show up on his phone, only the one intended for me shows up on my phone). I've verified that my number isn't also saved as under Messages.


Any ideas? Many thanks!


Posted on Sep 15, 2023 6:25 PM

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SMS messages going to two devices that have different Apple IDs with family sharing.

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