Shortcuts don't appear on Apple Watch (SOLUTION)

Devices: iPhone Pro 13, Apple Watch 8 (GSM, 45mm)


Issue: after pairing the new watch the Shortcuts did not appear on the watch.


Steps that were completed with no success:

  1. Activated all shortcuts for Apple watch in the Shortcuts app (Select shortcut, Info, "Show on Apple Watch")
  2. Unpair watch and pair it back again.


Steps that solved the issue:

  1. iPhone: Settings, iCloud, in Apps Using iCloud expand and find Siri and Shortcuts and allow iCloud sync.
  2. Check Shortcuts on the watch - you will see all shortcuts there in a few minutes.

iPhone 13 Pro, iOS 16

Posted on Mar 20, 2023 12:52 AM

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Posted on Mar 20, 2023 11:06 AM

Amazing. Thank you for sharing. It looks like many users experienced some issues with the shortcuts on the phone so every working sollution is great!

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