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Apple Watch notifications are inconsistent

I have an Apple Watch SE. I've noticed that more often than not, I don't get text message notifications on my watch. I've checked my settings including the haptics and there are no issues there. I did not have this issue with my Series 1.

Apple Watch SE, watchOS 8

Posted on Mar 9, 2022 7:19 PM

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Posted on Mar 9, 2022 7:33 PM

Notifications go to either your Apple Watch or iPhone, but not both.  If your iPhone is unlocked, you'll get notifications on your iPhone instead of your Apple Watch. f your iPhone is locked or asleep, you'll get notifications on your Apple Watch, unless your Apple Watch is locked with your passcode. For more info, see:

Notifications on your Apple Watch - Apple Support

Change the audio and notification settings on your Apple Watch - Apple Support


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Mar 9, 2022 7:33 PM in response to anicole68

Notifications go to either your Apple Watch or iPhone, but not both.  If your iPhone is unlocked, you'll get notifications on your iPhone instead of your Apple Watch. f your iPhone is locked or asleep, you'll get notifications on your Apple Watch, unless your Apple Watch is locked with your passcode. For more info, see:

Notifications on your Apple Watch - Apple Support

Change the audio and notification settings on your Apple Watch - Apple Support


Apple Watch notifications are inconsistent

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