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Received the following Alert: Device Added to Your Account. A Mac now has access to iMessages. If you do not recognize this device you can remove it in System Setting. I am using MacBook Pro 15-Inch,2018. Thank you
It is referring something signing into your account, not simply attaching to the same network.
Did you recently set up Messages on your Mac? Do you use Messages on a Mac? I have had warnings like that pop up a day or more after setting something up.
It sounds like you have checked for any strange devices in your device list.
Read this document if you think your Apple ID has been compromised. --> If you think your Apple Account has been compromised - Apple Support
For iOS 15 or earlier, if you want to see if anyone else has access to your device or accounts, click here --> Checklist 1: Limit device and account access - Apple Support
For iOS 16 or later see how Safety Check on iPhone works to keep you safe. Safety Check for an iPhone with iOS 16 or later - Apple Support
Use the information in this document to check your Apple ID device list to find where you're signed in --> Check your Apple Account device list to find where you’re signed in - Apple Support
Related materials:
Personal Safety User Guide
Personal Safety User Guide - Apple Support
> open the Table of Contents and review the articles
A document with general information about security and your Apple ID --> Security and your Apple Account - Apple Support
Contact Apple for help with Apple ID account security. This page provides country-specific Apple Support contact information ➞ Contact Apple for support and service - Apple Support
Not sure what the issue is? But if you are concerned, go to Settings and confirm what devices are associated to your account and remove any you don't want to be associated to it.
Thank you I checked, the devices are correctly listed. But, recently Verizon linked the television to my internet connection but that was almost one month ago. However, the television is not listed on my apple devices because it is not Apple could it be the television or any other streaming channel I might subscribe to in the future? Many thanks
Many thanks for the clarification, very interesting! I did not sign for anything, but I know I did run all the updates on my devices and I noticed there is an update tonight too on my iPhone and Mac. Perhaps that has something to do with it as you mentioned.
I appreciate your quick and clear answer thank you again for the related reference on the Safety Guide.
The updates can trigger that in certain circumstances. Especially an update to a new macOS or iOS major version.
Received an Alert that a device was Added to my Account?
