iPhone notifications when locked not working when I wear my watch

My iPhone doesn't make any sound (even when ringer is on) or doesn't even light up when I receive notifications when locked whenever I wear my watch. When I don't wear my watch or hasn't unlocked it yet upon wearing, it works just fine.

iPhone 14 Pro, iOS 17

Posted on Jan 20, 2024 5:50 AM

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Posted on Jan 20, 2024 5:56 AM

If you want to hear a 2nd opinion, SracanKrA is completely correct. If your iPhone screen is locked, notifications come to your watch, not your iPhone. This is by design, can't be changed, which means your watch and iPhone are working as designed to work.


This is the link the information posted above came from --> About notifications - Apple Support


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Jan 20, 2024 5:56 AM in response to jeanyweasley

If you want to hear a 2nd opinion, SracanKrA is completely correct. If your iPhone screen is locked, notifications come to your watch, not your iPhone. This is by design, can't be changed, which means your watch and iPhone are working as designed to work.


This is the link the information posted above came from --> About notifications - Apple Support


Jan 20, 2024 5:54 AM in response to jeanyweasley

Where notifications appear

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


If your iPhone is unlocked, you'll receive notifications on your iPhone instead of your Apple Watch.

If your iPhone is locked or asleep, you'll receive notifications on your Apple Watch, unless your Apple Watch is locked.

Some apps, such as the Noise app, are only available on your Apple Watch. Notifications for these apps won't appear on your iPhone.

The red notification icon will appear at the top of your watch face when you have unread notifications. If you want to hide the notification icon, open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone, tap Notifications, then turn off Notifications Indicator.

When you read or dismiss notifications on your Apple Watch, they'll also be also dismissed from your iPhone.


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