Getting text notifications on both Watch and Iphone at the same time

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Getting text notifications on both Watch and Iphone at the same time

Hello, I recently updated my iPhone to the latest iOS 16.4 and it seems like now whenever I get text messages it goes to both my watch and iphone, which to me, is rather annoying. Usually, if i'm wearing my watch and my iphone is locked/asleep, the notification will just go to just my watch. Which I like. Now it's both and I don't like it. I still have to update my watch to the latest iOS version but need my charger first. Maybe that will take care of it?

Also not sure what sort of setting there is to enable just the watch getting the notification again. Every article I read says that it's not possible to get both notifications so maybe my watch and phone aren't paired correctly and I need to unpair then re pair them?

Any help is appreciated. Thank you

Apple Watch Series 5, watchOS 8

Posted on Apr 4, 2023 12:18 PM

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ASTRO24

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Apr 7, 2023 3:19 PM in response to BoKennedy

Hi BoKennedy,

Thanks for posting in Apple Support Communities.

With notifications going both your iPhone and Apple Watch, start by updating both. iOS 16.4.1 is the latest software release. This can help with the most recent performance fixes. Update both and check how your notifications are received.

If your iPhone is unlocked, you get notifications on your iPhone instead of your Apple Watch.

If your iPhone is locked or asleep, you get notifications on your Apple Watch, unless your Apple Watch is locked.

Notifications on your Apple Watch - Apple Support

Regards.

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