MacBook Pro does not receive forwarded messages from iPhone

[Micka88]

I really wonder why again my M1 MacBook Pro does not receive (by forwarding) messages from my iPhone: when message comes it does not show on Macbook (except iMessages) and I cannot send a message from Macbook (except iMessages). iPhone has selected the option forwarding messages to my MacBook. I don't know what more is missing to make it working normally.

Any idea ? Thank you.

 

[s00perd00per]

On your preferences for imessage on your macbook, is enable messages in icloud checked? Also, under your iphone’s icloud settings, make sure it is set to on as well.

 

[Micka88]

I tried to activate my number in messages on iPhone now again - but it goes forever "waiting for activation"

 

[nick42983]

Unfortunately Apple is still far from the interconnected ideal that they market to customers. Very frustratingly, I routinely do not receive messages from two of my closest relatives to my Apple Watch, the entire point of my Watch being to receive instant message notifications to my wrist. Have you done a hard reboot of your iPhone? Try that and then activate the number again. You may want to restart your MacBook then too.

 

[s00perd00per]

I tried to activate my number in messages on iPhone now again - but it goes forever "waiting for activation"

Haven’t encountered that before so not really sure. All I had to do with mine was sync the icloud. Maybe try restarting both like what the other member suggested.