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No iphone audio notification since pairing with apple watch

Since pairing my iphone and apple watch, I don't get audio notifications (sounds) on my iphone for texts, etc. Can't figure out how to resolve. I know the watch vibrates for notifications, but that's not enough for me.

Apple Watch SE

Posted on Apr 28, 2023 10:33 AM

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Posted on Apr 28, 2023 10:50 AM

This is by design. If your iPhone screen is open (not locked), notifications come to your iPhone. If your iPhone screen is locked, notifications come to your Apple Watch.


Read this to better understand how notifications work when wearing Apple Watch --> Notifications on your Apple Watch - Apple Support


Notice the statement at the top of the article:


Where notifications appear

Notifications appear on your Apple Watch or iPhone, but not both.


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Apr 28, 2023 10:50 AM in response to B_Lucas

This is by design. If your iPhone screen is open (not locked), notifications come to your iPhone. If your iPhone screen is locked, notifications come to your Apple Watch.


Read this to better understand how notifications work when wearing Apple Watch --> Notifications on your Apple Watch - Apple Support


Notice the statement at the top of the article:


Where notifications appear

Notifications appear on your Apple Watch or iPhone, but not both.


No iphone audio notification since pairing with apple watch

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