iPhone messages on a Mac (browser recording)

Best for: Long iMessage threads you'd rather scroll with a trackpad.

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   On the iPhone, turn on Messages in iCloud (Settings → your name → iCloud; the exact wording varies by iOS version).

2. 2

   On the Mac, open Messages signed in with the same Apple Account and let the conversations sync.

3. 3

   Turn on Focus (Do Not Disturb) on the Mac.

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   Open ForReelsies in Chrome, Edge, Firefox or Safari, choose Record from browser, and share the Messages window (or the whole screen if the browser only offers that).

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   Scroll slowly, then click Stop sharing; the recording uploads automatically.