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Text message dictation on new Watch

I have a new Watch Series 5. I can no longer dictate a text message - the microphone icon is not on. I can dictate a text message on my old watch, but my new one has this feature turned off. Help!

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Posted on Dec 15, 2019 7:10 AM

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Posted on Dec 18, 2019 9:31 AM

Hello and welcome to Apple Support Communities, mikensully!


I understand you're not able to use dictation on your new Apple Watch Series 5. I'd be happy to provide information to help you address this.


Make sure dictation is enabled by going to Settings on your Apple Watch > General > Dictation.


Let us know the results.

Have a great day!

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Dec 18, 2019 9:31 AM in response to mikensully

Hello and welcome to Apple Support Communities, mikensully!


I understand you're not able to use dictation on your new Apple Watch Series 5. I'd be happy to provide information to help you address this.


Make sure dictation is enabled by going to Settings on your Apple Watch > General > Dictation.


Let us know the results.

Have a great day!

Text message dictation on new Watch

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