Tattoos, Apple Watch 7, and Notifications

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Tattoos, Apple Watch 7, and Notifications

So I’m another one of the heavily tattooed (full black out tattoos) Apple Watch wearers in the community, and previously had the Apple Watch 4 or 5 maybe, which I’d come to grips with the whole not recognising it being on my wrist issue…

I now have an Apple Watch 7 and I’ve noticed that now the notifications don’t even come through because it’s ‘not on my wrist’… stupid

anyone know a work around? Or is it a setting to change?

Literally got the Watch for notifications 🤦🏼‍♂️

Posted on Jun 15, 2022 5:02 AM

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Miche11e_P

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Jun 16, 2022 8:15 AM in response to TDavidP

Hi TDavidP,

Thanks for contacting Apple Support Communities!

It's important that your Apple Watch can detect that you're wearing it. You may need to adjust the fit of your Apple Watch as outlined here: Wearing your Apple Watch - Apple Support

You can also verify that you have Wrist Detection enabled: Get the most accurate measurements using your Apple Watch - Apple Support

Make sure that Wrist Detection is on

If Wrist Detection is off, you won't get Stand notifications, and your Apple Watch can't track your Stand progress. Background heart rate readings (like resting and walking rates) won't be taken if Wrist Detection is off.