seandoe
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Q: Sync iBooks comments/highlights/notes IOS to OS X

I was just wondering why my iBooks (PDF's, ePubs, etc), which is in iCloud drive won't sync any bookmarks, notes, highlights, or annotations made from either source (Mac or iPhone) won't sync? I like to read using both devices but if they don't sync up whats the point of having it in icloud drive?

 

Do I need a check off a check box somewhere?

MacBook Pro with Retina display, OS X El Capitan (10.11.4)

Posted on Apr 7, 2016 7:55 PM

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seandoe

Q: Sync iBooks comments/highlights/notes IOS to OS X

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  • by braden85,

    braden85 braden85 Apr 9, 2016 8:01 AM in response to seandoe
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    Apr 9, 2016 8:01 AM in response to seandoe

    Hi seandoe,

     

    I understand that you want your iCloud to sync bookmarks and notes across devices. This is indeed a setting that needs to be adjusted, and it can be found here:

    Keep your books up to date across your devices

    If you start reading a book on one device, you can pick up where you left off on another device. Collections, highlights, notes, and bookmarks sync across all of your devices. Follow the steps below to sync.

    On your Mac

    • Open the iBooks app.
    • Select iBooks > Preferences > General. 
    • Select "Sync bookmarks, highlights and collections across devices."
      This setting is on by default.

    On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

    • Go to Settings > iBooks. 
    • Select Sync Collections and Sync Bookmarks and Notes.
      In iBooks 3.2 or earlier, select Sync Collections and Sync Bookmarks.

    If you don't see all of your information on all of your devices, check your settings:

    • Make sure that you turned on the above sync settings on all of your devices.
    • Make sure that you're using the same Apple ID in the iBooks Store on all of your devices.

    Sync iBooks between your Mac and your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

    https://support.apple.com/en-gu/HT202759

     

    If you are experiencing issues with this feature, see the troubleshooting steps in this article:

     

    Get help using iCloud Bookmarks and Reading List - Apple Support

    https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT203519

     

    Thanks for being a part of the Apple Support Communities!