Also, how do I get notification sounds on my iPhone and Apple Watch?
- 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.
Also the question is, how do I make my iPhone and Apple Watch ring at the same time? On your iPhone, in the Watch app, go to: My Watch (tab) > Phone. Choose Custom and select your preferred settings under each of Alerts and Ringtone, including checking that the Alert Volume is towards the centre or right hand side.
Considering this, 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.
You asked, can I control my iPhone volume from my Apple Watch? When you are playing supported audio on your iPhone (whether via the Music app or a third-party app), Now Playing is shown automatically in the Dock on your Apple Watch and can be used to control playback on your iPhone, including volume by turning the Digital Crown.If your iPhone is unlocked, then you will receive notification alerts on your iPhone instead of on your Apple Watch. 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.
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.
Why doesn’t my Apple Watch ring when my iPhone rings?
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.
Why does my iPhone only ring on my Apple Watch?
If your iPhone is unlocked, you will receive notifications on your iPhone instead of on your watch. If your iPhone is locked or asleep and your watch is unlocked (regardless of whether the watch screen is asleep or awake) and on your wrist, you will receive notifications on your watch.
Why does my iPhone not ring when I’m wearing my Apple Watch?
Check your Do Not Disturb settings on your iPhone or your Apple Watch. … In addition, also make sure that your iPhone is not on Silent mode, as this will also disable any ringing through your Apple Watch. Open the Watch app on your iPhone and turn off the Cover to Mute feature the Sound and Haptics section.
Can you tell if someone is looking at your Apple watch?
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.
How do I silence my Apple watch and not my iPhone?
- Touch and hold the bottom of the watch face. Wait for Control Center to show, then swipe up.
- Tap the Silent Mode button. . This turns on Silent Mode. You can still receive haptic notifications.
Why does my iPhone not notify me when I get a text with Apple watch?
If your iPhone is unlocked, your iPhone will receive them, not your watch. If your iPhone is locked, your notifications will go to your Apple Watch, not your iPhone.
How do I control my Apple watch with my iPhone?
- Open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone.
- Tap My Watch, then tap All Watches at the top of the screen.
- Tap Add Watch, then follow the onscreen instructions.
Why won’t my Apple Watch change the volume?
Open the Settings app. Swipe with your finger, or turn the Digital Crown (the round button on the edge of the watch) to scroll down to “Sounds & Haptics” Ensure the Alert Volume is, say, 50%.
Why won’t my Apple Watch show my music playing?
I recommend toggling the Auto-Launch Audio Apps option OFF and then back ON, in the Watch app on the iPhone, under Settings > General > Wake Screen. Check also that Now Playing itself is enabled down there too – the Return to App toggle.
How do I get notifications on my Phone and Watch?
- On your Android phone, open the Settings app.
- Tap Apps & notifications Notifications.
- Tap App notifications.
- Find the app you want to check, and tap the app name.
- Make sure that your notifications are turned On.
