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it seems after a recent update on my watch series 10 I no longer receive messages on both devices like I have to choose between one of the other when before like if my wife messaged me, I would hear her text tone on my phone and my watch would also vibrate
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Hi there,
It sounds like your iPhone and Apple Watch notifications are now being handled separately after the update. Apple has designed the Watch and iPhone to prioritize notifications based on which device you’re actively using, but it should still notify you on both in certain cases. Here are a few steps to troubleshoot:
1. Check Notification Settings
Make sure your iPhone and Apple Watch are set up to deliver notifications the way you want. Here’s how:
• On your iPhone, open the Watch app, then go to My Watch > Notifications.
• Ensure the settings for Messages are set to “Mirror my iPhone.” Apple’s guide on managing notifications might help here.
2. Update Both Devices
It’s possible this is a bug introduced in the recent update. Ensure both your iPhone and Apple Watch are on the latest software versions:
• How to update your Apple Watch
3. Restart Both Devices
Restart your iPhone and Apple Watch to see if that resolves the notification syncing issue.
4. Check for Notification Handoff
Apple’s notifications prioritize the device you’re using. If your iPhone is unlocked, messages might only appear there, while a locked iPhone should send notifications to the watch. Learn more about how notifications work with this Apple guide.
If none of this helps, it may be worth unpairing and re-pairing your Apple Watch: How to unpair and re-pair Apple Watch.
Let me know if any of these steps work for you!
No longer receiving messages on iPhone or Apple Watch post update
