How to keep watch silent, but make it vibrate when notifications happen. I've tried everything.

My old watch didn't make noises, but it would vibrate upon notifications. I've tries everything on phone and watch and can't get it to vibrate.

Apple Watch Series 7

Posted on Sep 12, 2023 12:06 PM

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Posted on Sep 13, 2023 10:33 AM

Hello Bammmk,


Thank you for using Apple Support Communities. According to this resource here: Change the audio and notification settings on your Apple Watch - Apple Support


You can still receive haptic notifications while using Silent Mode:

Mute your Apple Watch
1. Touch and hold the bottom of the watch face. Wait for Control Center to show, then swipe up.
2. Tap the Silent Mode button Silent Mode icon. This turns on Silent Mode. You can still receive haptic notifications. 
3. Apple Watch showing the Mute button in Control Center
To silence an alert or notification as it sounds, rest your palm on the display for at least three seconds or until you feel a tap. If it doesn't work, make sure that the Cover to Mute setting is on: On your iPhone, open the Apple Watch app, go to the My Watch tab, then tap Sounds & Haptics.


You might have to adjust your Haptic Alerts if you don't feel them. Go to Settings > Sound & Haptics.


We hope this helps. Thank you for using Apple Support Communities. Take care.



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Sep 13, 2023 10:33 AM in response to Bammmk

Hello Bammmk,


Thank you for using Apple Support Communities. According to this resource here: Change the audio and notification settings on your Apple Watch - Apple Support


You can still receive haptic notifications while using Silent Mode:

Mute your Apple Watch
1. Touch and hold the bottom of the watch face. Wait for Control Center to show, then swipe up.
2. Tap the Silent Mode button Silent Mode icon. This turns on Silent Mode. You can still receive haptic notifications. 
3. Apple Watch showing the Mute button in Control Center
To silence an alert or notification as it sounds, rest your palm on the display for at least three seconds or until you feel a tap. If it doesn't work, make sure that the Cover to Mute setting is on: On your iPhone, open the Apple Watch app, go to the My Watch tab, then tap Sounds & Haptics.


You might have to adjust your Haptic Alerts if you don't feel them. Go to Settings > Sound & Haptics.


We hope this helps. Thank you for using Apple Support Communities. Take care.



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