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Q: How do I get text messages to appear on a locked screenApp

on my Apple Watch, how do I get the text messages to appear on a locked screen, notification.

Posted on Nov 25, 2015 11:58 PM

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Q: How do I get text messages to appear on a locked screenApp

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  • by Jonathan UK,

    Jonathan UK Jonathan UK Nov 26, 2015 12:34 AM in response to bigtiner70
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    Nov 26, 2015 12:34 AM in response to bigtiner70

    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.

     

    About notifications on your Apple Watch - Apple Support

     

    Check also how you have configured your Apple Watch to advise you of Messages notifications:

    - On your iPhone, in the Watch app, go to: My Watch > Notifications > Messages;

    - For example, you might select Custom and choose to enable each of Show Alerts, Sound and Haptic (under the Alerts heading).

     

    You may also wish to check your notification settings for your iPhone:

    - On your iPhone, go to: Settings > Notifications > Messages - ensure that Show on Lock Screen is enabled.