Number of messages does not show in bubble on Apple Watch 7

I have an iPhone 12 Pro and a series 7 Apple Watch. Ever since updating to iOS 16 and WatchOS 9 the message complication does not show the number of unread messages in the bubble on the watch face. I’ve tried everything I can think of: restarting both, turning notifications on and off, mirroring iPhone and custom setting, changing watch faces, etc. How can I get the number of unread messages to appear in the bubble?

Apple Watch Series 7

Posted on Oct 11, 2022 07:41 AM

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Oct 12, 2022 11:45 AM in response to upspete

Hey upspete,


It sounds like you've tried some great troubleshooting steps so far.


We'd recommend reviewing the information in this article to ensure your Apple Watch notification settings are set up as expected: Notifications on your Apple Watch - Apple Support


"Customize your Apple Watch notification settings

  1. Open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone, then tap the My Watch tab. 
  2. Tap Notifications. 
  3. Tap an app to see its options. To use the same notification settings on apps that appear on both your Apple Watch and iPhone, tap Mirror my iPhone. Some apps allow you to customize your notifications. Tap Custom, then choose an option:
    • Allow Notifications: Notifications appear in Notification Center and your Apple Watch alerts you. 
    • Send to Notification Center: Notifications are sent directly to Notification Center without your Apple Watch alerting you.
    • Notifications Off: The app sends no notifications.
  1. If you customize an app's notifications, you can also group notifications from that app. Tap Notification grouping, then choose an option: Off, Automatically, or By App.

Some apps offer further customization, while others only let you turn off Apple Watch notifications completely. Scroll down to the Mirror iPhone Alerts From section and turn off the setting next to the app. 

Learn how to change audio settings for notifications. "


If that doesn't help, we'd recommend contacting Apple Support for further assistance here: Apple Support


Thanks!

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