iPhone doesn’t ring when wearing watch

Why doesn’t my iPhone ring while I’m wearing the watch?

Apple Watch SE, watchOS 8

Posted on Apr 13, 2022 01:30 PM

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ChrisJ4203

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Posted on Apr 13, 2022 01:54 PM

If you are wearing an Apple Watch and the iPhone is locked, then notifications will come to the Watch, not the iPhone. See the explanation here, Notifications on your Apple Watch - Apple Support

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ChrisJ4203

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Apr 13, 2022 01:54 PM in response to Jo3535

If you are wearing an Apple Watch and the iPhone is locked, then notifications will come to the Watch, not the iPhone. See the explanation here, Notifications on your Apple Watch - Apple Support

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