How to access Keyboard on Watch SE?

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How to access Keyboard on Watch SE?

The keyboard won’t pop up on my Apple Watch. I have turned off the notifications for it on both my iPhone and iPad and still no keyboard on my watch??????

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Apple Watch SE, watchOS 10

Posted on Aug 23, 2024 7:08 PM

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Answer 1

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Zachyy

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Aug 24, 2024 8:04 AM in response to Tom Gewecke

Let me be more clear. The Apple Watch SE never had a keyboard, the only two ways to write were scribble and dictation. Only Apple Watch Series 7, Series 8, Series 9 and the Ultra 1 and Ultra 2 have a keyboard in Messages. The Apple Watch SE and earlier before the Apple Watch 6 never had a keyboard. Does that clarify things?

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Zachyy

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Aug 23, 2024 7:24 PM in response to shelbyfromduncan

I have an Apple Watch SE and never had the option to type on the keyboard, that was discontinued after the Apple Watch 7. Currently the only two ways to text on the Watch is scribble and dictation, you cant remove either one currently.

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Tom Gewecke

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Aug 24, 2024 2:44 AM in response to Zachyy

Zachyy wrote:

the option to type on the keyboard, that was discontinued after the Apple Watch 7.

You seem to be saying the SE did once have a keyboard. Could you provide a reference for that? My understanding is that nothing lower that Watch series 7 every had one, and only starting with WatchOS 8.

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Zachyy

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Aug 23, 2024 7:20 PM in response to shelbyfromduncan

Are you sure about that, the Apple Watch SE never had a keyboard option. You can still scribble or dictate a message.

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Zachyy

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Aug 23, 2024 7:53 PM in response to shelbyfromduncan

Most users found it inconvenient to type with a keyboard on such a small screen, so they removed it. If you really want it, you can download third party keyboard apps in the Apple Watch store. Such as FlickType - Watch Keyboard, seems like a top rated one.

FlickType - Watch Keyboard - Apple Watch App Store

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Jeff Donald

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Aug 24, 2024 3:23 AM in response to Tom Gewecke

SE never had a keyboard to the best if my knowledge. I currently have an Ultra and one of the nice features is the ability to use my iPad or iPhone keyboard if I need to. The slightly larger screen of the Ultra also aids in usability of the keyboard. Series 7, 8, 9 and Ultra and Ultra 2 are the only Watches with keyboards.

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Answer 7

Zachyy

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Aug 23, 2024 7:11 PM in response to shelbyfromduncan

The Apple Watch SE does not have a keyboard.

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Answer 8

Zachyy

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Aug 24, 2024 10:55 AM in response to shelbyfromduncan

No problem, we are here to help people! I recommend you get this app if you want a Watch keyboard ⇢

FlickType - Watch Keyboard

FlickType was rated App Store best of 2020!

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Answer 9

Zachyy

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Aug 24, 2024 8:04 AM in response to Jeff Donald

Yes, you are right Jeff Donald! I have an SE and never had the keyboard.

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17J4Y

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Aug 23, 2024 7:16 PM in response to shelbyfromduncan

Doesn’t have one.

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Answer 11

Aug 24, 2024 10:45 AM in response to Zachyy

I thought, when I first bought it I had the option of keyboard or dictation. I never had the scribble screen until just recently. From all the helpful responses though, I think I must be incorrect about the keyboard. Haven’t used my watch for a little while but, I definitely don’t remember this scribble screen. Thank you all for your quick and informative responses.

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