Why Is My iPhone Not Ringing When I Wear My Apple Watch? How to Fix Notifications

Learn why your iPhone stops ringing when you wear your Apple Watch and how to adjust notification settings to alert both devices.

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Your iPhone may not be ringing when you wear your Apple Watch because notifications are redirected to the Apple Watch. To resolve this, go to the Apple Watch app on your iPhone, tap 'Notifications' and set it to mirror your iPhone settings. This ensures both devices alert you.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Why does my iPhone not ring when I have my Apple Watch on? When you wear your Apple Watch, incoming call notifications are redirected to your watch, causing the iPhone not to ring. This behavior is designed to alert you on the device you are most likely to notice.
  2. How can I make both my iPhone and Apple Watch ring for calls? Open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone, go to 'Notifications', and select 'Mirror my iPhone' to ensure both devices alert you simultaneously.
  3. What should I do if my Apple Watch is not receiving call notifications? Check that your Apple Watch is properly connected to your iPhone, notifications are enabled in the Watch app, and Do Not Disturb mode is off on both devices.

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