Apple Watch is one of the most functional smartwatches out there, and it comes with tons of features. One of the Nifty features of the Apple Watch is that if it’s connected with your iPhone. It can deliver Notifications, Text Messages, and Emails directly on your watch.
It usually works pretty well, but if your Apple Watch not getting Notifications, text Messages, and Emails, Here’s what to do!
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How To Fix It If Apple Watch Not Getting Notifications, Text Messages, And Emails?
Normally, Apple Watch easily gets Notifications, Text Messages, and Emails directly from the iPhone when it’s connected to the smartphone and your watch is on the wrist.
However, if you are not getting notifications, it could be due to various reasons, and I’ll explain all of them to you.
Do Not Disturb Mode
Let’s start with the very basic reason why you are possibly not getting Notifications, Text Messages, and Emails on your Apple Watch, which is “Do Not Disturb Mode.”
It’s a simple mode on Apple Watch, and if it’s enabled on your Apple Watch, you won’t get any messages, text notifications, and emails.
Here’s how you can disable Do Not Disturb Mode on your Apple Watch.
- Go to your Apple Watch
- Now go to your watch face by pressing the Digital Crown
- The next step is to access Control Center, and you can do it by swiping down from the top of the screen.
- Once you are in the control center, find the Do Not Disturb Mode icon, it will be the icon with a Half-moon sign.
- If it’s enabled, tap it, and it will be disabled.
- That’s it.
Reboot Your Apple Watch & iPhone
One of the easiest ways to fix many problems is to reboot the devices, and in many cases, it works well. You can also try it to fix the issue, and it might work for you.
Here’s How You Can Reboot Your Apple Watch.
- Go to your Apple Watch
- Press and hold the side button and keep holding it until Power Menu Appears
- Now slide the power off the slide to the right to turn off.
- Once the Apple Watch is turned off, press and hold the side button. Keep holding it until Apple Logo Appears on the screen.
- That’s it.
Here’s How You Can Reboot Your iPhone.
- Go to your iPhone
- Press and hold the Side button and keep holding it until Power Off Slider appears on the screen.
- Now drag the slider to the right to turn off the device.
- Once it’s turned off, press the slide button and keep holding it until Apple Logo Appears on the screen.
- That’s it.
Connection Between Your iPhone & Apple Watch
iPhone can only send Notifications, Text Messages, and Emails to your Apple Watch if both devices are connected. If you turn off the Bluetooth of your Apple Watch, it won’t be able to connect with the iPhone, and you won’t get any notifications.
Similarly, if the distance between your Apple Watch and iPhone is long, the connection will be dropped, and you won’t get any Notifications. When it comes to Bluetooth ranges, it varies from model to model.
If you want to check the Bluetooth range of your Apple Watch, you can check this guide where I have discussed the Bluetooth range for all Apple Watch Models.
Check the App’s Permissions
Now, if you are not getting notifications from certain apps, there are chances that you might have accidentally blocked them. Once they are blocked, blocked apps can’t send notifications on your Apple Watch. Here’s how you can manage notifications settings for Apps on Apple Watch via iPhone.
- Unlock your iPhone
- Now go to Apple Watch App
- Tap the My Watch tab in the app
- Now find the Notifications section and tap it.
- Here you will find the list of all apps. Select the app for which you want to unblock the notifications.
- Once you are in the app’s settings, make sure that notifications are allowed.
- That’s it.
Check Orientation of Apple Watch
Apple Watch only receives notifications when it’s unlocked, and you wear it correctly. If you wear it incorrectly or wrong orientation, the sensors won’t be able to detect if you are wearing it or not, and you won’t receive notifications.
So, make sure that you wear the Apple Watch Right and ensure that the Digital Crown’s side is toward your fingers.
Reset Sync Data
If you have used the above methods and you are still not getting notifications on your Apple Watch, the last fix you can try is to rest the Sync Data. It will allow the Apple Watch to Resync All the data, and it might start showing you the notifications in the process. Here’s how you can do it.
- Go to your iPhone
- Now open the Watch App
- Go to General Section
- Find Reset and tap it.
- Now find Reset Sync Data and tap it.
- That’s it.
Frequently Asked Questions [ FAQs ]
Why Is My Apple Watch Not Notifying Me Of Text Messages?
If your Apple Watch is not notifying you of Text Messages, it could be due to Do Not Disturb mode. Make sure that you turn off Do Not Disturb Mode and try again! Also, make sure that the Notifications for Message App is not blocked from the Notifications Settings.
Can I Block Notifications From Certain Apps For Apple Watch?
Yes, Apple Allows you to manage all the notifications for your Apple Watch. You can do it from the Notifications section in your Apple Watch App.
Conclusion
That’s all, folks. In this guide, you learned what to do if your Apple Watch is not getting Notifications, Text Messages, and Emails.
If you have used the above methods and the issue still persists, it could be due to a hardware issue, and you should contact customer support.
If you have any questions, please let us know in the comments. Also, check this guide if you want your Apple Watch to vibrate only for Notifications.
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