FB Messenger on Apple Watch

Hello, today I changed my watch from Apple Watch 5 to Apple Watch ultra and since I started using it, I don't have the FB Messenger app, I can use it on my previous watch, what happened? how to fix it?

Apple Watch Ultra

Posted on Jun 7, 2023 7:01 AM

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Jun 7, 2023 7:25 AM in response to Siwek12

Hmmm - you'll need the app installed/configured on your phone. Then you can enable the app to get installed on your Watch. I have the latest (412.0) which syncs between my phone and watch just fine. I hadn't realized the product might be short-lived, I've transitioned most of my Messenger-like tasks to WhatsApp which works great on phone/watch...

Jun 7, 2023 7:30 AM in response to Siwek12

You're misdirecting your angst. This was Facebooks decision, not Apple's. Complain to Facebook. You'll still, by the way, be able to get Notifications on your watch. You just won't be able to open messages or reply on your watch. And let's be honest. Typing on the tiny keyboard on Apple Watch, when you likely have your iPhone nearby just shouldn't be a significant issue.


But sure, if you bought an Apple Watch Ultra ONLY for Facebook Messenger, when Apple Watch Ultra does so much more, then yes, perhaps it wasn't the best option for you.


You do, by the way, have 14 days from date of purchase to return the watch. Before you do, you better check with Facebook to see if they provide support for Messenger on any other brand watch. I'd be surprised if they do.

Aug 18, 2023 2:29 PM in response to Bahou41

Bahou41 wrote:

How do I add the app called messenger

If you are asking how to add it to Apple Watch, the answer is you can't. Meta, the company who owns Facebook and Messenger does NOT offer a Messenger app for Apple Watch. Feel free to contact Facebook and let them know you'd like to see an app for Apple Watch. Apple has no control here. They don't own Facebook or Messenger.

Oct 10, 2023 11:47 AM in response to LBReyes86

LBReyes86 wrote:

Thank you for this info. Just to check if my understanding is correct, even if I installed messenger in my iPhone, I can no longer sync the app to my apple watch. Is.this correct? Thanks!

FB stopped making an Apple Watch version of the Messenger app. It does not matter if you have the version on your iPhone.


You can get notifications on your Watch from the Messenger app.

FB Messenger on Apple Watch

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