Apple Watch unable to send out text

I have seen questions and comments on Apple Watches unable to send text messages when the iPhone is off….

but why can’t the Apple Watch send messages when it’s connected to WiFi even if the iPhone is off? Thx

Posted on Jan 21, 2023 02:13 PM

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Posted on Jan 21, 2023 04:04 PM

So I assumed this to be the case. Apple Watch can send a text if connected to Wifi regardless of iPhone (On/Off).


My Apple Watch is still unable to send a text w/ iPhone off while be connected to Wifi is there a setting or function that I need to change or disable to allow Apple Watch text on Wifi?

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Jan 22, 2023 12:31 AM in response to TRoach42

To reiterate, Apple Watch without a cellular feature and a valid cellular plan cannot sent SMS Texts without the iPhone nearby. If you have a cellular watch and plan then contact the provider.


Ok two last tries then its Contact - Official Apple Support


Turn on the iphone and in settings...

Settings, Messages, Turn off iMessage 


Settings, Face Time, Turn off Face Time 


Restart the phone. 


Settings, Messages, Turn on iMessage, SMS, MMS 


Settings, Messages, send & Receive, select your apple ID which should now be there. 


Settings, Face Time, Turn on Face Time 


Then with the Wi-Fi

Reset the Router to factory settings (check the manual)

Then On iphone Settings, General, Transfer iphone or reset, reset, reset network settings

If you have a VPN you are strongly recommended to uninstall it and its profile in Settings, General, VPN and device management


If still no joy

Unpair and set up again

 Unpair and erase your Apple Watch – Apple Support (UK)

and then

Set up your Apple Watch – Apple Support (UK)


God luck, I'm out.




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