Preview messages on Apple Watch

I recently bought a Series 6 Watch. Now, when I get a text message it shows up but I don't see the message. I have to tap the watch to read the message. Prior to this I was able to see the message just by turning my wrist.

It worked this way for a while on my Series 6 but stopped recently. I have checked all the settings but I can't find anything that would change this.

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Posted on Jul 6, 2021 06:55 AM

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raybbr Author

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Jul 6, 2021 10:06 AM in response to raybbr

I figured it out. I had Notification Privacy on in the watch settings.

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