This article is about how to turn on text message forwarding from iPhone to iPad and Mac. This is a great feature that was introduced in iOS 8 and continues to be available in iOS 9. Text message forwarding allows you to sync all of your text messages (both iMessages and SMS texts) with your iPhone, iPad and Mac. Previously, the Messages app on the iPhone, iPad, and Mac would allow for synchronizing of iMessages but not for SMS (normal Text) messages. This was frustrating since not all messages are iMessages. So, text message forwarding was a welcome introduction in iOS 8.

Here is how to turn on text message forwarding:

1. Make sure that all devices are signed in with your Apple ID and Bluetooth is turned on

The first step to activate text message forwarding on the iPhone app is to make sure that all of your devices are signed in with the same Apple ID. You can do this in the iCloud tab on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. In addition, make sure that Bluetooth and Wifi are turned on for each device.

2. Go to Messages Settings in the Settings App

The next step to activate text message forwarding on the iPhone app is to open the Settings App. Once you have opened the Settings App navigate to the Messages section of the Settings App.

3. Go to Text Message Forwarding

In the Messages section of the Settings App, tap on Text Message Forwarding. This will show you all of the devices that are available for text message forwarding (all devices logged into the same Apple ID with iMessage activated). Simply flip the switch on for each device that you want to link.

4. Enter Code to Complete Text Message Forwarding Link

The final step to activate Text Message Forwarding from your iPhone to iPad and Mac is to enter the code the pops up when you flip the switch on.

The code will show up on your iPad or Mac and you enter the code on your iPhone. Once you have done this, your iPad or Mac will automatically start receiving mirror copies of all the iMessages and SMS Text Messages that you send and receive.

And that is how to turn on text message forwarding from iPhone to iPad and Mac.