How to Enable and Disable Apple Watch Keyboard Notifications

If you’re anything like me, the Apple Watch keyboard notification is nothing but a nuisance. If you accidentally leave a message open on your watch, your iPhone is continuously bombarded with an alert telling you to ‘enter text’.

This guide will walk you through the process of managing your Apple Watch keyboard notifications, ensuring your Apple Watch is customized to your liking.

How to Enable and Disable Apple Watch Keyboard Notifications

Turning Apple Watch Keyboard Notifications on and off is a simple process and done through the watch app on your paired iPhone.

To manage keyboard notifications:

Turn On Apple Watch Keyboard Notifications

1. Open the “Settings” app on your iPhone.
2. Scroll down and select “Notifications.”
3. Select “Apple Watch Keyboard“.
4. Toggle on “Allow Notifications“.

Now, whenever you open a text field, you’ll be notified on your Apple Watch with a keyboard notification.

Turn Off Apple Watch Keyboard Notifications

1. Open the “Settings” app on your iPhone.
2. Scroll down and select “Notifications.”
3. Select “Apple Watch Keyboard“.
4. Toggle off “Allow Notifications“.

By doing this, you’ll no longer receive Apple Watch keyboard notifications on your phone when you open a text field on your watch.

How Do Apple Watch Keyboard Notifications Work?

Typing on your Apple Watch’s small screen can be a nuisance, even on the larger Apple Watch Ultra 1 or Ultra 2.

As a solution, Apple implemented a unique feature that allows you to enter text on your iPhone instead of on your Apple Watch.

When you open a message or any text field on your Apple Watch, by default your iPhone will receive a notification saying, “enter text on your Apple Watch using your iOS keyboard. Press to type”. At this point, you can use your iPhone as a keyboard for you watch.

Customizing Apple Watch Keyboard Notifications

To get the most out of your Apple Watch keyboard notifications, you might want to customize the alerts to suit your preferences.

Here’s how you can do that:

1. Open the “Settings” app on your iPhone.
2. Scroll down and select “Notifications.”
3. Select “Apple Watch Keyboard“.
4. Choose your preferred options.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use Apple Watch keyboard when my iPhone is locked?

Yes, you can customize the lock screen capabilities of Apple Watch keyboard notifications.

To do so, select “Show Previews” or “Notification Grouping” under Lock Screen Appearance in the Apple Watch Keyboard settings.

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