On your iPhone, in the Watch app, go to: My Watch > Messages. Choose Custom and check – under Alerts – that Show Alerts, Sound and Haptic are each enabled.
People ask also, why doesn’t my phone ding when I have my Watch on?
- In your PHONE Settings > Notifications > Messages – set “Repeat Alerts” to at least ONCE. 2. In the WATCH APP > Messages – set to Custom – Set “Repeat Alerts” to NEVER.
Amazingly, how do I send alerts from my Apple Watch to my iPhone? Go to the Apple Watch app for iPhone > Messages > Tick Mirror my iPhone. Your Apple Watch will now alert you in the same way your iPhone is set up for new messages.
Similarly, how do I ping my iPhone to Apple Watch? To ping your iPhone from your Apple Watch, swipe up from the bottom of the Watch face to get to the Control Center. Tap the Ping iPhone icon (looks like an iPhone emitting noise). You’ll see Pinging iPhone on your Watch face, and your iPhone will emit a sound.
In this regard, why does my Apple Watch alert but not my phone? If your iPhone is locked or asleep and your Apple Watch is unlocked (regardless of whether the watch display is asleep or awake) and on your wrist, you will receive notification alerts on your watch. If your Apple Watch is locked or has Do Not Disturb enabled, then notifications will go to your iPhone.No there isn’t a way to see if someone has been on the phone looking through things unless things are moved or an app is not open when unlocking the phone.
What does mirror my iPhone mean on Apple Watch?
To mirror your iPhone settings for your Apple Watch means to have the same settings you use on your iPhone on your Apple Watch. An example of this would be your notifications. If you choose to mirror the settings on your iPhone for notifications then those same settings are what your Apple Watch will use.
Do all notifications go to Apple Watch?
Notifications go to either your Apple Watch or iPhone, but not both. Learn when a notification might appear on your iPhone, instead of your Apple Watch, below. If your iPhone is unlocked, you’ll get notifications on your iPhone instead of your Apple Watch.
Why does my iPhone not ring when connected to Apple Watch?
On your iPhone, in the Watch app, go to: My Watch > Sounds & Haptics: Check that the Alert Volume is towards the centre or right hand side. Check that Silent Mode is not enabled. Check that Haptic Strength is set to the middle or far right hand side of the slider.
How do I get Imessage notifications on Apple Watch?
- Open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone.
- Tap My Watch, then tap Messages.
- Tap Custom to set options for how you want to be notified when you receive a message.
Can your phone ping your Apple Watch?
No, you cannot. The following support articles explain your only options – and the associated consequences – in the event of your Apple Watch being lost or stolen: If your Apple Watch is lost or stolen – Apple Support.
Can you use your iPhone to find Apple Watch?
On your iPhone Open the Find My app. Choose the Devices tab. Select your Apple Watch to see its location on the map.
Why can’t my Apple Watch ping my phone?
Make sure that your iPhone is turned on and in range. If your iPhone is not connected to your Apple Watch via Bluetooth, the ping won’t work.
Why does my apple watch Ding but my phone doesn t?
Go to General>Do Not Disturb>Mirror iPhone and turn it off. That way, your watch will not get switched to silent when your phone is. Also, go to Sounds & Haptics. Mke sure that Haptic Alerts are enabled and that you have ticked “Prominent’.
How do I get notifications on my iPhone instead of Apple Watch?
If your iPhone is unlocked, you’ll get notifications on your iPhone, instead of your Apple Watch. If your iPhone is locked or asleep, you’ll get notifications on your Apple Watch, unless your Apple Watch is locked with your passcode. Open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone, then tap the My Watch tab. Tap Notifications.
How do I get notifications on my phone instead of Apple Watch?
With Wrist Detection enabled, in order to bring notifications to your attention as soon as possible: If your iPhone is unlocked, then you will receive notification alerts on your iPhone instead of on your Apple Watch.
How close does your Apple watch need to be to your phone?
Normal Bluetooth range is around 33 feet / 10 meters (this will vary in practice due to wireless interference). Whenever the Apple Watch cannot connect to the iPhone via Bluetooth, it will attempt, as a fallback, to connect to a compatible Wi-Fi network.
