Why Are My Notifications Going to My Apple Watch Instead of My iPhone?

Learn why notifications go to your Apple Watch and how to disable notification mirroring on your iPhone for better control.

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Notifications are directed to your Apple Watch instead of your phone because it is paired and unlocked. To change this, disable notification mirroring on your iPhone. Go to the Apple Watch app, tap My Watch > Notifications, then adjust the preferences.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Why do my notifications go to my Apple Watch instead of my iPhone? Notifications go to your Apple Watch when it is paired and unlocked, as Apple prioritizes delivering alerts to the watch over the phone to avoid duplication.
  2. How do I disable notification mirroring from my iPhone to my Apple Watch? Open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone, tap My Watch > Notifications, and then turn off the notification mirroring option to stop notifications from appearing on your watch.
  3. Can I customize which notifications appear on my Apple Watch? Yes, within the Apple Watch app on your iPhone, you can adjust notification preferences for different apps to control what appears on your watch.

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