

iMessage is one of the world’s most popular messaging services — especially among teens. In fact, it’s so popular that teenagers among their blue bubble peers (sorry Android users).
And because iMessage is an Apple product, you know it’s secure. That’s good from a privacy standpoint, but what if you want to know how to see someone’s iMessages? What if you need to see what your kids are saying on their iPhone, for safety reasons?
Remember, anyone can send them an iMessage. Or a text message. There’s no message request approval process. If a stranger knows your kid’s phone number or their iCloud username, they can message them.
And that’s hugely problematic, especially in a world filled with scammers, predators, creeps, and other people you don’t want associating with your child or teen.
And remember that Green vs. Blue bubble we talked about like two minutes ago? The color of their iMessage text bubble can actually lead to cyberbullying.
So is it possible to monitor your child’s iPhone to save them from harm? Is there a way to access someone’s iMessages? Can you find out if they’re chatting safely, with people you trust, and having conversations that are suitable for their age? Yes. In fact, there are four ways. And we’re going to walk you through each and every one.
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Method #1: Get a Monitoring App, Like Eyezy
You know how to get someone else’s iMessages on your phone without them knowing, if you have another iPhone, iPad, or a Mac lying around. But what if you don’t? And what if you want a more advanced monitoring solution?
Then you need to check out Eyezy. The iMessage monitoring app is designed to let you see all their iMessages from any device of your choosing. That includes other iOS devices, Macs, Windows PCs, and even Androids.
Just purchase an Eyezy subscription and you’ll immediately receive installation instructions in your inbox. Simply follow the instructions, and you’ll be up and running in no time.
With Eyezy installed, you’ll have access to a fantastic tool called Social Spotlight. The tool lets you see everything that they’re saying in their favorite social media and chat apps. That includes iMessage, giving you access to all their iOS-to-iOS messages, plus regular text messages sent between iOS and Android devices.
Just head to your Control Panel, and you’ll be able to see every conversation. You’ll know who they’re talking to, what they’re saying, and when they said it. It’s almost like having their iMessages app in your hand, without having to hold their phone.
Method #2: Sign Into iCloud on Another iPhone or iPad
If you have a spare iPhone or iPad lying around, you can access someone’s iMessages quite easily. If you know their iCloud credentials, simply sign into their account on your spare iPhone or iPad.
In a matter of seconds, you’ll have access to their iMessages. Whenever someone sends them an iMessage or text message, you’ll receive it on your device.
It’s important to note that with this method, being able to sign into iMessage without notification isn’t possible. That’s because they’ll receive a message on their device indicating that they’re now using iMessage on another device.
Method #3: Sign Into iCloud on a Mac
So, you want to read someone’s iMessage without them knowing, but you don’t have a spare iPhone or iPad lying around. We get it. But you’re not entirely out of luck. If you have a Mac, you can use the same method as above. Just sign into iCloud on your Mac, and you’ll have access to everything.
Once again, we need to point out that this method isn’t foolproof. They’ll also receive a message that they’re now signed into iCloud on a Mac.
Method #4: Use an Apple Watch
No iPhone, no iPad, and no Mac? No problem. Knowing how to see someone’s iMessages without their phone is easy if you’ve got an Apple Watch. Just pair your Apple Watch with their phone, and you’ll be good to go.
For this method to work, you’ll need to have access to their iPhone. And keep in mind that once the Apple Watch is paired with their iPhone, they’ll receive a notification that their iCloud credentials are tied to an Apple Watch.
But since you’ll have access to their iPhone during setup, you can simply clear the notification. If you’re quick enough, they’ll never clue in that you know how to track iMessages.
See Even More with Eyezy
Eyezy is filled to the brim with a ton of useful features. And there are way more things in Social Spotlight that you’ll love. If you want to go beyond just knowing how to read someones iMessages online and prefer to see whatever they’re saying wherever they’re saying it, Social Spotlight has you covered.
With the powerful tool, you’ll have access to their chats in WhatsApp, Kik, Telegram, Viber, Line, Snapchat, Hangouts, Skype, Instagram, Messenger, and even Tinder. Yup, Tinder. Once you know how to retrieve text messages on iPhone with Eyezy, you’ll know how to do the same thing with any other chat app.
Eyezy does way more than show you how to view iMessage history. You’ll also have access to several other monitoring tools, like Pinpoint to see their locations, Plans Breaker to see their events and notes and Files Finder to see their photos and videos.
The list goes on and on with such features as Phone Analyzer to see their contacts and phone calls, and even a keylogger and screen recorder, so you’ll always know what’s going on.
For the watch or the eyezy to wirk do you also need their iCloud credentials?
Good day Blain! Thank you for reaching out. Yes, you’ll need to enter the iCloud credentials of the device you want to monitor. We will be pleased to answer any further queries you might have.
Will Apple notify them about me using their credentials ?
Hi Eli!
Yes, it sends a notification to the other device with the same credentials.
i have my own personal phone in my name and i have my personal account through Verizon. How is is possible for anyone else to see my messages?
Hi Reba,
If someone had physical access to your phone, they could install spyware on it. If you think you have spyware installed on your phone, you should look through all the installed apps and delete suspicious ones. Look for suspicious folders in the file managers and google what they mean. You might stumble upon the folder that contains the spy software.
Hi. Will she still be notify through a message even with the subscription to eyezy.
Also, do they get notify by email or text?
Hi Rajeev,
If you use your personal information when setting up an account, your child will not be notified that the software was installed.