Why does my Apple Watch Series 10 get notifications instead of my iPhone?

my Apple Watch (series 10) keeps being the default for notifications, regardless if it’s charging or not. It’s on an Apple charger so there’s no 3rd party issue. Even if the watch is charging, my phone doesn’t vibrate or get notifications overall, just the watch.


how do I fix this?


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Apple Watch Series 10, watchOS 11

Posted on May 29, 2025 2:55 AM

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Posted on May 29, 2025 11:17 PM

OK with no passcode your watch will not lock so it thinks you are still wearing it.

Apply a passcode and your iphone should get the notifications.


However once unlocked the watch will get all the notifications instead of the phone unless you turn off notifications app by app in iPhone, Watch app, My Watch tab, Notifications.

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May 29, 2025 11:17 PM in response to BSmitty2711

OK with no passcode your watch will not lock so it thinks you are still wearing it.

Apply a passcode and your iphone should get the notifications.


However once unlocked the watch will get all the notifications instead of the phone unless you turn off notifications app by app in iPhone, Watch app, My Watch tab, Notifications.

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Why does my Apple Watch Series 10 get notifications instead of my iPhone?

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