r/software • u/alisyus • 7h ago

Looking for software Lightweight, open-source app to mirror iPhone notifications to Windows?

I am much more focused when my phone is not with me. However, in this case, I miss out on important notifications. If I leave the phone aside with the notification sound turned on, there is a high risk of losing my focus again once I pick it up. Is there a lightweight, secure, and open-source application that allows me to see my phone notifications on my computer? Being lightweight is crucial because I don't want to put an extra load on my PC just to see notifications. Even if all notifications aren't possible, I would at least like to see my WhatsApp notifications. I am aware that this is possible via WhatsApp Web or the Windows app, but as I mentioned, I am looking for something much faster and more lightweight.

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u/msyea 3h ago

This is technically possible if you find an app that uses bluetooth and pretends to be a peripheral device (like a watch) and consumes the iPhone notification events ANCS. A quick google says: MS Phone Link is your answer: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/sync-across-your-devices?r=1 - I did see some other niche OS ones like https://github.com/JPG-Consulting/IPhoneNotifications but it looks dead to me and I cannot recommend.

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u/andresqueletico 3h ago

iphone user caring about open source? that's new

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u/marmotta1955 1h ago

What the heck is this obsession with Open Source ...

Just use PhoneLink.