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Why won't my iphone give audible notification of text when I'm wearing my apple watch?

Why won't my iphone 12 give audible notification of text when I'm wearing my apple watch? I have missed texts when I am engrossed and don't notice the vibration/sound on my wrist. I want my iPhone to give me an audible notification when a text comes in, even when I am wearing my Apple Watch! How do I do that? Thank you.

iPhone 12

Posted on Apr 20, 2023 10:19 AM

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Posted on Apr 20, 2023 11:28 AM

Notifications appear on your Apple Watch or iPhone, but not both. By default, if your iPhone is unlocked, you get notifications on your iPhone instead of your Apple Watch. If your iPhone is locked or asleep, you get notifications on your Apple Watch, unless your Apple Watch is locked.


For more info, see the 'Customize your Apple Watch notification settings' section in:

Notifications on your Apple Watch - Apple Support





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Apr 20, 2023 11:28 AM in response to madelynfromcarrollton

Notifications appear on your Apple Watch or iPhone, but not both. By default, if your iPhone is unlocked, you get notifications on your iPhone instead of your Apple Watch. If your iPhone is locked or asleep, you get notifications on your Apple Watch, unless your Apple Watch is locked.


For more info, see the 'Customize your Apple Watch notification settings' section in:

Notifications on your Apple Watch - Apple Support





Why won't my iphone give audible notification of text when I'm wearing my apple watch?

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