Respond to text messages using Garmin watch

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Respond to text messages using Garmin watch

Iphone 15 Pro Max, Garmin Marq 2 Aviator watch. When I was using my previous Samsung S22 Ultra, I had the option to respond to text messages, and Okta alerts for two factor authentication from my watch. Now that I've switched to Iphone, that's no longer an option. What does Apple need to do to make this connectivity work? I get they're trying to force everyone into every aspect of the Apple ecosystem, but Apple Watch doesn't have the aviation tools I require.

Anyone found a workaround for this limitation?

iPhone 15 Pro Max, iOS 17

Posted on Nov 15, 2023 2:30 PM

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Dinglayne Author

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Nov 15, 2023 3:32 PM in response to Lawrence Finch

Thanks Lawrence. From what I understand, Apple doesn’t provide an API for any third party smartwatches to communicate with iMessage.

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mrhestew

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Feb 4, 2024 12:08 AM in response to Lawrence Finch

Garmin can't do anything Apple doesn't allow e.g., no APIs. That said, a quick read of Messages | Apple Developer Documentation does make it sound possible. I'll post on their forums.

If it can't be done, this is really unfortunate. It may be the deciding factor for me not switching to iPhone from Android. I bike a lot - often long rides - and send messages from my head unit.

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Nov 15, 2023 2:35 PM in response to Dinglayne

Apple doesn’t need to do anything. Garmin needs to do whatever is necessary.

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Nov 15, 2023 5:04 PM in response to Dinglayne

If that’s true then you would have to get an Apple watch if you want texts on your watch.

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