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Notifications Apple Watch Series 5 and my iPhone 8 Plus

How can I get notifications on both my Apple Watch Series 5 and my iPhone 8 Plus. Like when I get a text, I only get a notification on my watch and not on my phone? Help

iPhone 8 Plus

Posted on Apr 28, 2020 6:38 PM

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Posted on Apr 28, 2020 8:08 PM

Notifications go to either your Apple Watch or iPhone, but not both by design. See:

Notifications on your Apple Watch - Apple Support'

If your iPhone is unlocked, you'll get notifications on your iPhone, instead of your Apple Watch. If your iPhone is locked or asleep, you'll get notifications on your Apple Watch, unless your Apple Watch is locked with your passcode.

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Apr 28, 2020 8:08 PM in response to kjmelling

Notifications go to either your Apple Watch or iPhone, but not both by design. See:

Notifications on your Apple Watch - Apple Support'

If your iPhone is unlocked, you'll get notifications on your iPhone, instead of your Apple Watch. If your iPhone is locked or asleep, you'll get notifications on your Apple Watch, unless your Apple Watch is locked with your passcode.

Notifications Apple Watch Series 5 and my iPhone 8 Plus

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