Windows users with iPhones can now access iMessage directly from their computers through Intel Unison - a powerful tool that creates a bridge between iOS and Windows 11 devices. This integration enables messaging, notification management, and file transfers between your iPhone and PC.
What Intel Unison offers
Intel Unison works beyond just 12th Gen Evo Systems, making it accessible to most Windows 11 users. The app uses Wi-Fi Direct for connectivity, meaning your devices don’t need to share the same network. While you can only pair one phone with one PC at a time, the connection stability often surpasses alternatives like Phone Link.
Setting up Intel Unison on Windows 11
- Visit Microsoft Apps and select ‘Get in Store app’
- Click ‘Open Microsoft Store app’ when prompted
- Click ‘Get’ to download Intel Unison
- Launch Intel Unison and select ‘Accept & Continue’
- Choose whether to share usage statistics
Installing Unison on iPhone
- Open the App Store
- Access the search function
- Search for Intel Unison
- Download and install the app
- Launch and accept terms
- Choose usage statistics sharing preferences
- Begin permission setup
- Grant necessary permissions
Connecting your devices
Ensure Bluetooth is active on both devices before starting.
- Select ‘Scan QR Code’ on iPhone
- Scan PC’s displayed QR code
- Confirm pairing on PC
- Accept Bluetooth pairing
- Access Bluetooth settings
- Enable notifications
Using iMessage on Windows
- Open Messages in Intel Unison
- Approve Bluetooth notifications
- Start a new conversation
- Select your contact
- Type and send your message
- Add emojis if desired
Note that message history sync is limited to new messages while the app is running. The app currently doesn’t show clear indicators for iMessage versus SMS messages.
