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davidfrombirchwood
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Q: Apple Watch 2 not receiving text message notifications?

I just paired a new Apple Watch Series 2 with my iPhone 6+.  Updated to iOS 10.0.2 prior to that. I am not receiving notifications of text messages, and the new messages do not appear on the watch. "Do not disturb" is off.  Combed through all the settings on the phone and in Watch app and everything looks good. Restarted my phone and the watch, but still nothing. Other apps are working.

Apple Watch Series 2, iOS 10.0.2

Posted on Sep 29, 2016 9:25 AM

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davidfrombirchwood

Q: Apple Watch 2 not receiving text message notifications?

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  • by Jonathan UK,

    Jonathan UK Jonathan UK Sep 29, 2016 9:28 AM in response to davidfrombirchwood
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    Sep 29, 2016 9:28 AM in response to davidfrombirchwood

    Hi

     

    How notifications behave depends on the status of your devices and your settings. With Wrist Detection enabled, 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 (regardless of whether the watch screen is asleep or awake) 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:

    Notifications on your Apple Watch - Apple Support