Apple Watch - Unread Message Count

Using a Messages complication on my Apple Watch, the Unread count often shows higher than that on my iPhone.


I usually read messages on my iPhone, but they often show as Unread on the Watch.


To fix this, I have to go in to manually read all messages on the Watch. This can be a pain not only because I have to read the same message twice, but also if I haven't fixed the issue in a while, scrolling down to find the message can be a bear.


I already have Message Notifications set to Mirror My iPhone, as was suggested in this thread: Text messages - Apple Community


All devices are constantly up-to-date, and regularly restarted.


Any ideas how to fix this?


Thanks.



Apple Watch Series 6, watchOS 8

Posted on Jul 13, 2022 07:47 AM

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Jul 14, 2022 03:08 PM in response to Kliegs

Hello Kliegs,


Ensuring your messages show as read on Apple Watch after reading the message on your iPhone is important. Verifying the settings as you have is a great step. In addition to the steps you've completed, you'll also want to restart your devices and update watchOS and iOS as outlined in the articles below.


Restart your Apple Watch

Restart your iPhone

Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

Update your Apple Watch


If you continue to have issues after completing those steps, you'll want to reach out to Apple You can find their contact details via the link below.


Contact - Official Apple Support


Take care!

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