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Watch Notifications with Unlocked Phone

I would like to get notifications on my watch even when my phone is unlocked. Is there any way of accomplishing this?


(Context: leave my phone unlocked when working out sitting on a table but still want to be notified of alerts)


Is there any way to get notifications on my Watch even when my phone is unlocked?

Posted on Dec 28, 2021 9:47 AM

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Posted on Dec 28, 2021 9:58 AM

No, there isn't. That is the way the notifications are designed. If you have the iPhone unlocked, notifications go to the iPhone. Notifications on your Apple Watch - Apple Support

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Watch Notifications with Unlocked Phone

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