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Q: Why do I have to press the notification to read the message instead of seen it  just by holding up my wrist on my Apple Watch

my Apple Watch makes me tap the notification on my screen to show the text instead of automatically showing the text when I raise my wrist

Posted on Jun 9, 2016 7:05 PM

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  • by Carolyn Samit,

    Carolyn Samit Carolyn Samit Jun 9, 2016 7:51 PM in response to Theoneandonly
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    Jun 9, 2016 7:51 PM in response to Theoneandonly

    Hi...

     

    According to the Apple Watch User Guide you shouldn't have to.

     

    Respond to a notification when it arrives. If you hear or feel a notification, raise your wrist to view it. Turn the Digital Crown to scroll to the bottom of the notification, then tap a button there. Or tap the app icon in the notification to open the corresponding app.

     

    So Restart your Apple Watch then see if just raising your wrist helps.


    If not, un pair then re pair your Apple Watch and iPhone. Instructions here >  Unpair your Apple Watch and iPhone

  • by Jonathan UK,

    Jonathan UK Jonathan UK Jun 10, 2016 12:23 AM in response to Theoneandonly
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    Jun 10, 2016 12:23 AM in response to Theoneandonly

    Hi

     

    First check the following settings. On your iPhone, in the Watch app, go to:

     

    - My Watch (tab) > General > Wrist Detection - turn on.

    - My Watch > General > Wake Screen > Wake Screen on Wrist Raise - turn on.

    - My Watch > Notifications > Notification Privacy - turn off.

     

    Then, with your watch on your wrist and (if Passcode is turned on) unlocked, to read a new Messages notification in full, either:

     

    • Immediately upon receiving a notification:
      • Raise your wrist (you will see a summary);
      • Keep your wrist raised for a few seconds to have the notification automatically open in full, or;
    • Tap on a saved notification from within the Notification Centre (accessed by swiping down on the watch face when viewing the time).