How Do I Make My Apple Watch Mirror My iPhone?
If your Apple Watch isn’t showing notifications from your iPhone, here are some fixes to try.
How Do I Sync My Apple Watch and iPhone Messages?
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. This process will take a few minutes, after which your watch will restart, and you can follow the steps on screen to re-pair the two devices. 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.
Causes of an Apple Watch Not Mirroring iPhone Messages
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.
Why Is My Apple Watch Not Clearing My Messages?
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.
