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Why do I have a "contacts" area on my apple watch, but can find nothing on how to get names and numbers in there?

I have heard that you cannot add contacts to your apple watch. Why do I have a "contacts" area on my apple watch, but can find nothing on how to get names and numbers entered?

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Posted on May 1, 2021 7:38 PM

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Posted on May 8, 2021 1:35 AM

Well yes, contacts are automatically synced from the iPhone to your watch. That is more capable device for such data entry.


Couple things to check:


  • On your iPhone, go to Settings > Apple ID Profile > iCloud and check that Contacts is toggled ON. If not, toggle it ON.


  • If that does not help, try the reset action in the Watch app, under General > Reset > Reset Sync Data



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May 8, 2021 1:35 AM in response to mbirmi1

Well yes, contacts are automatically synced from the iPhone to your watch. That is more capable device for such data entry.


Couple things to check:


  • On your iPhone, go to Settings > Apple ID Profile > iCloud and check that Contacts is toggled ON. If not, toggle it ON.


  • If that does not help, try the reset action in the Watch app, under General > Reset > Reset Sync Data



Why do I have a "contacts" area on my apple watch, but can find nothing on how to get names and numbers in there?

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