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How to get text notifications on watch even if phone is unlocked?

I want my watch to always notify me of a text via a sound or vibration. I don't want the notification to only go to my phone because I may be in a different room from my phone temporarily, yet my phone is unlocked, preventing the notice going to watch.

Apple Watch Series 6, watchOS 8

Posted on Jan 11, 2022 9:08 AM

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Posted on Jan 11, 2022 9:13 AM

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