Not dinging or vibrate when I get text or emails

I Just got this watch and I've set it up. But I don't get notifications such as ding or vibration when I get text or emails or anything that I should get notifications for

Apple Watch, iOS 9.1

Posted on Oct 21, 2015 4:22 PM

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Oct 22, 2015 12:59 AM in response to Brikleinwachter

Hi


How notifications behave depends on the status of your devices. In order to bring notifications to your attention as soon as possible:


- If your iPhone is unlocked, you will receive notifications on your iPhone instead of on your watch.

- If your iPhone is locked or asleep and your watch is unlocked and on your wrist, you will receive notifications on your watch.

- If your watch is locked or has Do Not Disturb enabled, notifications will go to your iPhone.


More information: About notifications on your Apple Watch - Apple Support

Oct 22, 2015 1:02 AM in response to Brikleinwachter

Also check also that your related settings are correct:


  • In the Apple Watch app on your iPhone, go to: My Watch > Messages - check your settings.

    For example, you might set this Custom and then, under Alerts, enable each of Show Alerts, Sound and Haptic.

  • In the Apple Watch app on your iPhone, go to: My Watch > Mail - check your settings.

    For example, you might set this to Custom, then under Alerts select Show Alerts and also tap on your email account to enable Sound & Haptic.

  • In the Apple Watch app on your iPhone, go to: My Watch > Sounds & Haptics - check there that:
    • The Alert Volume selector is where you want it to be;
    • Silent Mode is not enabled;
    • The Haptic Strength selector is in the central or right hand position.
    • Prominent Haptic is enabled (to get pre-announcements of common alerts).

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