Can you text on Apple Watch? Yes! But sometimes, there may be an issue preventing you from being able to send, receive, and read text messages. Connectivity issues, software bugs, and a syncing error between your Apple Watch and iPhone can all be culprits, but they are easy to troubleshoot. If messages are not showing up on your Apple Watch, we can help! Show
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Troubleshooting Apple Watch Not Receiving TextsIf your Apple Watch is not able to receive or send messages, there are several steps you can take to troubleshoot. To learn more about your Apple Watch, sign up for our free Tip of the Day newsletter. To see an example of a tip we would send, check out how to text on Apple Watch using custom replies. Now, here's what to do when you are not getting notifications on your Apple Watch:
If the steps above don't work, you might be having issues with your cellular provider, or you might be in a dead zone. Still Not Getting Texts on Apple Watch? Check Your Apple IDIf your connectivity seems fine, but you are still having trouble with your Apple Watch not receiving texts, you might want to make sure that you are signed in with your Apple ID.
If your Messages app is already set to mirror your iPhone, then the issue might be with your phone instead. How to Check if iMessage Is EnabledIf your Apple Watch is not showing messages after trying the steps outlined above, you may not have iMessage enabled or you might have turned it off by mistake.
If your Apple Watch is not showing text messages after trying these solutions, try restarting both your Apple Watch and your iPhone. To restart your Apple Watch, turn it off and then back on again. Lastly, if you are still experiencing issues, check for updates on both your Apple Watch and iPhone to ensure they are running the latest software. Updates contain common bug fixes that might be preventing your Apple Watch from receiving messages. If none of this works, contact Apple Support directly, as it could be a software issue. Find out if Apple's Standard Warranty covers your Apple Watch by reading this. Now you know how to troubleshoot not getting text notifications on Apple Watch! Once everything is working as it should, learn all the tips and tricks to make you an Apple Watch texting pro. I'll even teach you how to get a keyboard on Apple Watch! Next, learn how to delete texts in bulk or how to use the new Apple Watch keyboard. Master your iPhone in one minute a day: Sign up here to get our FREE Tip of the Day delivered right to your inbox.Why am I only getting notifications on my Apple Watch and not my phone?If your iPhone is locked or asleep, you get notifications on your Apple Watch, unless your Apple Watch is locked. Some apps, such as the Noise app, are only on your Apple Watch. Notifications for these apps don't appear on your iPhone.
Why is my phone not getting texts but my watch is?Check your iMessage settings
On your iPhone, go to Settings > Messages and make sure that iMessage is turned on. Then tap Send & Receive and make sure that you're using the same Apple ID that your Apple Watch is using. If you aren't signed in, sign in to iMessage with your Apple ID.
Why am I only getting texts on my Apple Watch?Check your Messages settings: On your iPhone, in the Watch app, go to: My Watch > Messages. Perhaps choose Custom and check - under Alerts - that Show Alerts, Sound and Haptic are each enabled.
Why am I not receiving text messages on my iPhone?Update your device to the latest version of iOS or iPadOS if needed. In the Settings app, tap Cellular. Make sure that your phone line is turned on. If you use multiple SIMs, make sure that the phone number you want to use is selected and turned on.
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