Why Isn’t My Apple Watch Notifying Me When I Get a Text?
Here’s a look at reasons why your Apple Watch might not be notifying you when you get a text.
The connection has dropped. Your iPhone and Apple Watch use Bluetooth and Wi-Fi to communicate with each other. If the connection drops or falters, you won’t receive texts correctly.Airplane Mode is active. If Airplane Mode is activated on your iPhone, the Wi-Fi connection is dropped, which means the two devices can’t connect and share information.Do Not Disturb is switched on. If Do Not Disturb is turned on, your Apple Watch won’t vibrate when you receive text messages or other notifications. Your software is outdated. If you haven’t updated your Apple Watch or iPhone in a while, the connection may fail. Keep both devices updated to the latest software for the best compatibility. You have notifications switched off. It’s possible to switch off notifications on your Apple Watch, which means the device will no longer notify you when you get a text. Cover to Mute is switched on. Cover to Mute silences incoming alerts or notifications meaning your Apple Watch won’t vibrate when you receive a message.
How Do I Make My Apple Watch Vibrate For Text Notifications?
If your Apple Watch isn’t vibrating for text notifications, there are several ways you can fix the problem. Here are some methods to try in order of what works most effectively.
