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In This Article In This ArticleThis article covers several possible causes and some simple fixes for when your Apple Watch won't mirror your iPhone messages. Here's what to do:
If your Apple Watch isn't showing notifications from your iPhone, here are some fixes to try.
On your iPhone, the Do Not Disturb button is in the Control Center, which you can access by swiping down from the top-right corner of the screen.
If the mirroring option is already active, try turning it off and then turning it back on.Once your iPhone and Apple Watch are synced properly, you don't have to take any more action to see the same messages on both devices. As long as the watch is within range, most notifications will go to whichever device is active.
That is, if your phone is unlocked, notifications will go there instead of the watch. If your phone is locked and your Apple Watch is on and not secured with a passcode, notifications will appear there. For apps only on your Apple Watch, like Breathe or Noise, you'll only receive alerts on your wrist.
Several factors can prevent you from seeing notifications from your iPhone on your Apple Watch. Most of them involve features not being on (for example, Bluetooth or the actual mirroring option) or being active. You might also have a general syncing problem between your devices.
Unless you look at a notification on your iPhone, your Apple Watch won't necessarily clear it on its own. You can do it manually by opening the Notification Center and either dragging down on the screen or turning the Digital Crown to reveal Clear All above your list of alerts. Select that to clear everything at once. Alternatively, select an individual message and then scroll down and select Clear to remove only the notifications from that app.
How do I set up notifications on my Apple Watch?On your iPhone, open the Watch app and select My Watch > Notifications. Choose an app, such as Messages, then select either Mirror my iPhone or Custom. Select Custom to allow or stop notifications, and choose other settings.
How do I delete messages on my Apple Watch?Press the digital crown to access the app screen, then select Messages. Swipe left on a conversation, then select the trash can to delete the thread.
How do I turn off messages on my Apple Watch?If you don't want to receive messages on your Watch, open the Watch app on your iPhone and select My Watch > Notifications. Select Messages > Custom, then select Notifications Off.
How do I delete all the messages on my Apple Watch at once?There's no real option to delete multiple messages on your Apple Watch at the same time. Message threads need to be deleted individually.
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