Apple Watch with cellular not receiving texts to its cellular number.

i just got a Apple Watch with cellular. It is working fine to receive calls and messages for my iPhone. My problem is that it will not receive or display messages to the cellular number. Any help?

Posted on Dec 12, 2023 4:52 PM

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Dec 12, 2023 11:48 PM in response to avito52

The number assigned to your watch in your cellular service account is not a number someone can call or text. Your phone only makes and receives calls or texts with your iPhone's number.


M1 Mac mini, macOS 14.1.2;  Watch, series 7 GPS/cellular, watchOS 10.1.1; iPad Pro 2nd Gen, iPadOS 17.1.2; iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 17.1.2; TV 4th Gen, tvOS 17; HomePods, audioOS 17.1.1 and Airport Express w/ Airplay 2

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