Why do text messages appear on multiple apple products
We have an iPad, an iPad mini, and iPhone. When I text my husband the text message appears on the iPad. When my daughter texts with her iPad mini it shows up on my iPhone. Help!
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We have an iPad, an iPad mini, and iPhone. When I text my husband the text message appears on the iPad. When my daughter texts with her iPad mini it shows up on my iPhone. Help!
iPad
Hello Patjody,
This recently happened with my family, and it can definitely get confusing. You need to update your Messages Settings on your devices so that they receive messages intended for the owner of that device.
By going to "Settings > Messages > Send & Receive > You can be reached by iMessage at:" you can configure what phone number and what Apple ID is set to receive messages on that device. I recommend reviewing the following article for more information:
iOS 6 and OS X Mountain Lion: Link your phone number and Apple ID for use with FaceTime and iMessage
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5538
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
Best,
Sheila M.
Use a different email address (free gmail.com?) for each individual device.
Using FaceTime http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4319
Troubleshooting FaceTime http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3367
The Complete Guide to FaceTime + iMessage: Setup, Use, and Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting FaceTime and iMessage activation
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS4268
iOS: FaceTime is 'Unable to verify email because it is in use'
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3510
Using FaceTime and iMessage behind a firewall
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4245
iOS: About Messages
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3529
Set up iMessage
http://www.apple.com/ca/ios/messages/
iOS 6 and OS X Mountain Lion: Link your phone number and Apple ID for use with FaceTime and iMessage
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5538
How to Set Up & Use iMessage on iPhone, iPad, & iPod touch with iOS
http://osxdaily.com/2011/10/18/set-up-imessage-on-iphone-ipad-ipod-touch-with-io s-5/
Troubleshooting Messages
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2755
Troubleshooting iMessage Issues: Some Useful Tips You Should Try
http://www.igeeksblog.com/troubleshooting-imessage-issues/
Setting Up Multiple iOS Devices for iMessage and Facetime
http://macmost.com/setting-up-multiple-ios-devices-for-messages-and-facetime.htm l
FaceTime and iMessage not accepting Apple ID password
FaceTime, Game Center, Messages: Troubleshooting sign in issues
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3970
Unable to use FaceTime and iMessage with my apple ID
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4649373?tstart=90
How to Block Someone on FaceTime
http://www.ehow.com/how_10033185_block-someone-facetime.html
My Facetime Doesn't Ring
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4155326
To send messages to non-Apple devices, check out the TextFree app https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/text-free-textfree-sms-real/id399355755?mt=8
How to Send SMS from iPad
http://www.iskysoft.com/apple-ipad/send-sms-from-ipad.html
You can check the status of the FaceTime/iMessage servers at this link.
http://www.apple.com/support/systemstatus/
Cheers, Tom 😉
Why do text messages appear on multiple apple products