I'yard not getting notifications on my watch

This page can aid if:

  • Your watch doesn't vibrate when yous get a notification.
  • Y'all're not seeing notifications at all.

Attempt to restart your phone and your watch

You can restart your sentry through the Settings app on your spotter.

If restarting doesn't work, try other troubleshooting steps beneath. Make sure to check your lookout after each step to see if notifications kickoff working.

Brand sure your lookout man isn't in Theater style

If your watch is in Theater mode, notifications won't appear and your display will be turned off.

Here'southward how to turn off Theater mode:

  • If your watch has a ability push button: Press it.
  • If your watch doesn't have a power button: Tap the screen twice quickly.

Learn more than about Theater fashion.

Make certain that you're getting notifications on your phone

Your scout uses the notification settings you have on your phone, so if your phone doesn't vibrate or make a sound for an app, your watch won't vibrate.

  1. On your Android telephone, open the Settings app Settings.
  2. Tap Apps and notifications and then Notifications.
  3. TapApp notifications
  4. If the app yous want is listed equally "Off," tap the app name and so turn it on.

Make sure you haven't turned off (blocked) notifications for specific apps

Make sure app notifications and organization notifications

If a specific app'southward notifications aren't showing up, open the app on your phone and bank check its settings to make sure notifications are turned on.

Organization notifications

You can also cheque the app's organisation notification settings on your phone to make sure system notifications are turned on. Here's how:

  1. On your Android telephone, open up the Settings app.
  2. TapApps & notifications and thenNotifications.
  3. Tap App notifications.
  4. Find the app you want to check, and tap the app proper noun.
  5. Make sure that your notifications are turnedOn.

Check that your phone is continued to the Internet

Attempt opening a website on your phone, such as news.google.com, to make sure you are connected.

Make sure your scout is paired with your telephone

Brand sure your iPhone'southward Bluetooth is turned on and that information technology is in range of your scout.

For more help, larn more than about how to pair your picket to your phone, or try some steps to troubleshoot pairing.

Tip: You won't encounter the Asunder icon if your sentry is in Airplane mode. If your spotter isn't paired, on your scout's screen, you lot may see the Asunder iconDisconnect.

​If none of these steps work, try to reset your watch to mill settings.

Of import: When you reset your watch to factory settings, all apps, settings, and data on your picket are erased.

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