Why is iMessage not working on my watch?

Why is iMessage not working on my watch?

Check your iMessage settings On your iPhone, go to Settings > Messages and make sure that iMessage is turned on. Then tap Send & Receive and make sure that you’re using the same Apple ID that your Apple Watch is using. If you aren’t signed in, sign in to iMessage with your Apple ID.

Why is iMessage not working for some contacts?

Sign Out Of iMessage and Sign Back In. Head back to Settings -> Messages and tap to open ‘Send & Receive’. Next, tap where it says ‘Apple ID: (your Apple ID)’ and choose ‘Sign Out’. Sign back in using your Apple ID and try sending an iMessage to one of your friends with an iPhone.

Why am I getting Messages on my Apple watch but not my phone?

– Check that Notifications are enabled, along with Show in Notification Centre and Show on Lock Screen. Disable and re-enable iMessage on your iPhone: – On your iPhone, go to: Settings > Messages > turn off iMessage, wait for a few moments and then re-enable it. Restart both your iPhone and your watch.

How do I get Messages from my iPhone to my Iwatch?

How to transfer a message from Apple Watch to iPhone

  1. Open the Messages app on your Apple Watch.
  2. Tap on the thread in question you want to reply to. You can then open the message thread on your iPhone.
  3. Select the app switcher on your iOS device.
  4. Tap on the Handoff option; it appears as a banner beneath the apps.

Why won’t my iPhone send messages to certain contacts?

Make sure that the contact trying to message you isn’t blocked in Settings > Messages > Blocked. If the issue occurs with a specific contact or contacts, back up or forward important messages and delete your current messaging threads with the contact. Create a new message to the contact and try again.

Why can’t I send messages to some of my contacts?

Fix problems sending or receiving messages from specific contacts. Delete the contact and add it again. Check if you blocked them. Verify that their phone number is correct.

Why am I getting text notifications on my Apple watch but not my iPhone?

Notifications go to either your Apple Watch or iPhone, but not both. 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.

How do I get text notifications on both iPhone and Apple Watch?

If you turn off Wrist Detection (on your iPhone, in the Watch app, go to: My Watch > Passcode – turn off Wrist Detection), then all notification alerts will be delivered to both devices.

Why don t all my Messages show up on my Apple Watch?

Open the Settings app on your iPhone and go to ‘Notifications’. Scroll down to ‘Messages’ and tap on it. Make sure you’re set to receive message notifications; in short, make sure everything is turned on so you don’t miss anything at all.

Why are my iMessages not being delivered to one person?

The obvious reason your message won’t deliver is because the recipient has no service. iMessage relies on an internet connection, so if no Wi-Fi or cellular data is available, it won’t appear until their phone gets a connection.

What do I do if iMessage is not working on iPhone?

Tap Sign In. If iMessage isn’t working, you can set it so that your iPhone automatically sends an SMS instead. Of course, SMS text messages will count towards your cellular plan, but at least your conversations won’t be interrupted by bad Wi-Fi or problems with iMessage not working.

What is iMessage and how does it work?

Apple first introduced iMessage to iPhones and other Apple devices in 2011 with iOS 5. It functions exclusively on Apple devices like iPhones, iPads, Macbooks, and Apple watches. iMessage is different from text messaging (SMS and MMS) in that it uses data to send messages as opposed to texts included on your cell phone plan.

How do I send iMessages over Wi-Fi on iPhone?

Restart your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. Check your network connection. To send a message as iMessage or MMS, you need a cellular data or Wi-Fi connection. To send an SMS message, you need cellular network connection. If you turn on Wi-Fi Calling, you can send SMS messages over Wi-Fi.

Why can’t my Friends receive iMessages?

Another common problem faced by users is that their friends are unable to receive iMessages. If your friend has an iPad, iPhone, or Mac, then they should be able to receive iMessages unless they have this feature deactivated. It might be possible that your friend has changed their network and they forgot to enable iMessage on it.

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