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Smiledrs Author

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78 points

No text tone sounds from Iphone when paired with Apple Watch

Since I paired my Apple Watch with my Iphone, I get taptic and sound on my watch, but I don't get any text tones from my Iphone anymore. I have assigned text tones to my GF, brother, etc. I used to be able to hear their specific text tone on my phone and know it was them texting without having to look at the phone. Now the Iphone doesn't make a text tone sound at all, however the watch will still buzz and make a sound when a text comes through. Anyone know how I can get both text tones back on my Iphone while still keeping taptic and sound on my watch? Thanks.

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Posted on May 16, 2015 10:05 AM

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WFMA

Level 1

8 points

Posted on May 22, 2017 6:41 AM

I just got an iWatch over the weekend for my birthday. I'm very unhappy with this issue. The sound is not loud enough and the vibrate is not strong enough. My children texted me and I missed that. Looks like i'm going to return the watch this weekend. Both the phone and watch should sound off.

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May 14, 2017 10:29 AM in response to PamN49

I tried this, & it didn't work for me. :-( Is it only if the phone is unlocked? Before I got the watch, even though my phone was locked, I would still hear my texts. Now I don't.

May 22, 2017 2:04 AM in response to Smiledrs

correct

WFMA

Level 1

8 points

May 22, 2017 7:00 AM in response to Smiledrs

I just did this and it worked. I turned off the text notification form the watch and now they are back on my phone.

Jun 10, 2017 1:18 PM in response to bhalmi

hi ... were you able to fix the problem>? i just got the watch and i dont like that i cant hear the text coming from my phone

Aug 16, 2017 4:57 AM in response to Smiledrs

Ok someone please tell me how to fix this problem??

Aug 16, 2017 5:50 AM in response to Bob Vincel

Bob Vincel wrote:

Ok someone please tell me how to fix this problem??

Everything has already been explained. Read the thread from the beginning.

ChrisJ4203

Level 10

230,678 points

Aug 16, 2017 9:47 AM in response to Bob Vincel

It isn't a problem, it is working as designed. There is nothing to fix.

Oct 16, 2017 11:45 AM in response to IdrisSeabright

I did submit my feedback. Just because they have “been clear” doesn’t mean it’s the way the public likes it. I know you’re the expert here, but we are all entitled to our opinions.

LozAdam

Level 1

4 points

Oct 21, 2017 6:54 PM in response to ChrisJ4203

Yup already done that. It’s just nice to see how many others are having the same issue. Then I know it’s not just that I have missed something.

Lee_Bo

Level 1

21 points

Oct 21, 2017 7:04 PM in response to ChrisJ4203

Yes, exactly. Once the watch is paired with the phone, the watch becomes the primary notification delivery device.

Oct 21, 2017 7:17 PM in response to ChrisJ4203

Thank you for the link! I never give feedback but this warrants it. It is very uplifting to see other Apple users uplift. Many best wishes, and thank you all...

nineback

Level 1

4 points

Nov 23, 2017 7:04 AM in response to Smiledrs

I have the same issue. Any help?

deggie

Level 10

167,327 points

Nov 23, 2017 9:41 AM in response to nineback

Yes, read the entire thread.

No text tone sounds from Iphone when paired with Apple Watch