Why Doesn’t My iPhone Notify Me When Wearing My Apple Watch?
Learn why your iPhone silences notifications when your Apple Watch is on and how to adjust notification settings for both devices.
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If your phone doesn't ding when you have your Apple Watch on, it's likely because Notification Mirroring is enabled. This means notifications are sent to your watch when it's worn and unlocked, keeping your phone silent to avoid duplicate alerts. To change this, go to the Watch app on your iPhone, select 'My Watch', tap 'Notifications', and adjust your settings. If you prefer hearing notifications on both devices, you may need to tweak these settings accordingly.
FAQs & Answers
- Why does my iPhone stop alerting me when I wear my Apple Watch? When Notification Mirroring is enabled, notifications go to your Apple Watch to prevent duplicate alerts, so your iPhone remains silent while the watch is worn and unlocked.
- How can I hear notifications on both my iPhone and Apple Watch? You can adjust notification settings by opening the Watch app on your iPhone, selecting 'My Watch', going to 'Notifications', and customizing the alert preferences.
- What is Notification Mirroring on Apple Watch? Notification Mirroring is a feature that sends notifications from your iPhone to your Apple Watch when it’s worn and unlocked, allowing you to get alerts on your watch instead of your phone.