Causes for Apple Watch Not Getting Texts

There are several reasons you may not receive texts on your Apple Watch or not receive notifications that you’ve gotten a message. Focus settings or Airplane Mode may prevent the watch from receiving messages, or your devices may have lost their connection. Additionally, you may not have notifications properly set up, you may not be wearing your watch correctly, or you may not be signed in to your Apple ID on the watch. Whatever the cause, straightforward fixes will often solve the problem and get your texts back on your Apple Watch.

How to Fix an Apple Watch Not Receiving Texts

If your Apple Watch isn’t receiving any texts, try these solutions.

How to Fix an Apple Watch Not Notifying About Texts

If your Apple Watch receives text messages but doesn’t vibrate when the message arrives, you may miss important information. Here are some fixes for when Apple Watch notifications aren’t working.