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Always get notifications on apple watch instead of iphone

I know that you'll only get your notifications on one device instead of both, but I often leave my phone unlocked and would like to get all of my notifications sent to my watch irrespective of whether or not my phone is unlocked, like how I had it set up between my old samsung and android watch.


I've done a few basic searches, nothing too extensive, but haven't found anything yet that could lead me to this.


Thanks!

Apple Watch Series 3, watchOS 8

Posted on Nov 8, 2021 7:25 PM

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Posted on Nov 8, 2021 7:51 PM

That is because it is not designed to do that. When the iPhone is unlocked, notifications will go to the iPhone. That is by design. See the information here, Notifications on your Apple Watch - Apple Support


If you wish to provide feedback to Apple regarding a change you would like to see, or report a bug, then use the feedback link here, Feedback - iPhone - Apple

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Nov 8, 2021 7:51 PM in response to yrisya

That is because it is not designed to do that. When the iPhone is unlocked, notifications will go to the iPhone. That is by design. See the information here, Notifications on your Apple Watch - Apple Support


If you wish to provide feedback to Apple regarding a change you would like to see, or report a bug, then use the feedback link here, Feedback - iPhone - Apple

Always get notifications on apple watch instead of iphone

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