If you see a red exclamation point or 'not delivered' next to a message, tap the alert to try sending the message again. If the message still won't send, try the steps below.
If you can't send or receive messages
Open the Apple Watch app for iPhone Tap on the My Watch tab Tap on All Watches Click on your Watch Tap on the information symbol on the right of your Watch information Tap on the Find My. Mastering iMessage How to set up and activate iMessages for iPhone and iPad iMessage is Apple's exclusive chat service for iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Mac. Without it, we'd just be a bunch of gree bubbles. Aug 24, 2015 Question: Q: Can't send iMessage from Apple Watch When I send any kind of message to anybody I can see that it's sent, however a few minutes later I get a notification saying 'Unsent Message - this message to didn't go through ' and the message never reaches the recipient. The Apple Watch is Apple’s latest product category, and while the device does a lot of cool things, it’s screen is pretty small. This makes it impossible to include a keyboard, however with things like apps, sometimes it is necessary. Today, we’re taking a look at how to use dictation on the Apple Watch. Go back to Settings Messages and make sure that iMessage is turned on. Tap Send & Receive, then choose “Use your Apple ID for iMessage” and sign in with your Apple ID. Using the same Apple ID, sign back in to Messages and FaceTime on your other devices. You’ll find these steps detailed further in the resource linked below.
After each step, try to send or receive a message on your Apple Watch again.
Check Control Center
If you see the Do Not Disturb or Airplane Mode icons on your watch face, you need to turn the settings off in Control Center.
Touch and hold the bottom of the watch face, wait for Control Center to show, then swipe up. Tap the highlighted Do Not Disturb and Airplane Mode icons to turn off the settings.
Check your connection
Make sure that your Apple Watch can connect to your iPhone, cellular, or Wi-Fi. To send and receive SMS/MMS from cellular models of Apple Watch, your paired iPhone must be powered on and connected to Wi-Fi or cellular, but your iPhone doesn’t need to be nearby.
Even if your iPhone isn’t connected or powered on, you can send and receive iMessages on your Apple Watch when your Apple Watch is connected to Wi-Fi or cellular.
Learn how your Apple Watch makes connections and get help if your devices disconnect.
Try sending a message from your iPhone
If your iPhone can't send or receive messages, try to fix messages on your iPhone.
Make sure that you signed in
On your iPhone, open the Apple Watch app, tap the My Watch tab, then tap General > Apple ID.
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.
Sign out of iMessage
Tap Settings > Messages > Send & Receive. Tap your Apple ID, then tap Sign Out.
Then tap Settings > Messages. Turn iMessage off, then turn it back on
Sign in to iMessage again
Tap Settings > Messages > Send & Receive > Use your Apple ID for iMessage, then sign in.
Restart your Apple Watch and iPhone
Here's how to restart your Apple Watch and iPhone.
Check for updates
Contact us
Before you contact us, unpair your Apple Watch, then pair it again. If you still can't send or receive messages, contact Apple Support.
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If your watch is connected to Wi-Fi or cellular
When your iPhone is off or out of range, your Apple Watch can use a Wi-Fi network to send and receive data. Your watch can also connect to a cellular network if it's a cellular model. And if you've set up an Apple Watch for a family member, they can use a cellular or Wi-Fi connection with their watch.
When your Apple Watch is connected to Wi-Fi, the Wi-Fi icon appears in Control Center. When it's connected to cellular, the cellular icon appears. Learn how to set up cellular.
A Wi-Fi or cellular connection lets your Apple Watch do the following things, even if your iPhone isn't with you.1
Use Siri to get directions, send iMessages, and more.
If you can't connect to Wi-Fi, cellular, or your iPhone
When your Apple Watch is disconnected—for example, if you're hiking in an area without Wi-Fi or cellular signal, or your iPhone is off—you can still do these things.
See the time and use the Alarm, Timer, and Stopwatch apps.
Play music, podcasts, or audiobooks that you've synced to your watch.
Measure your blood oxygen level with the Blood Oxygen app.
Keyboard For Apple Watch Imessage
Not all features are available on all Apple Watch models. Also, not all features are available in all countries or regions.
1. To receive SMS, MMS, or push notifications from third-party apps on your cellular Apple Watch, your paired iPhone must be powered on and connected to Wi-Fi or cellular, but it doesn't need to be nearby. You also need to be signed in to iMessage on your iPhone.
2. If you're on Wi-Fi and want to call a phone number, make sure that Wi-Fi calling is turned on for your Apple Watch. Otherwise, try making a FaceTime audio call.
3. Streaming music and podcasts is available on Apple Watch Series 3 and later and Apple Watch SE.
Watch Series 5
4. For GPS accuracy when you walk, run, or cycle outdoors, select the appropriate Workout and bring your iPhone. For GPS accuracy, you can also calibrate your Apple Watch. Apple Watch Series 2 and later and Apple Watch SE have built-in GPS that allows you to get more accurate distance and speed information during an outdoor workout without your paired iPhone.
Apple Watch Imessage Issues
5. The Compass app is available on Apple Watch Series 5 and later and Apple Watch SE.