I want to see my emails and notification without raising my hand

[snow23]

Hi guys, could you give me a hand with this question? I would like to see my notifications and any text messages without having to lift my wrist up every time I feel vibration. At the same time I dont want my phone beeping away. Is that possible?

My phone now is currently set onto do not disturb.

Thanks guys

 

[Julien]

....I would like to see....without having to lift my wrist up.....

See your text while your watch is by your side facing in another direction???? Maybe some type of cornea implant that Apple is working on.

You simply push the Digital Crown (or App button) to turn on the display facing in any direction.

 

[dave006]

You don't have to raise your wrist, simply turning it toward you should be enough to trigger the display. That's how mine works. You should not get notifications on your iPhone if it is locked. Did you set your watch not to mirror your iPhone's DND setting?

Dave

 

[snow23]

I guess what I'm trying to say is, is there a way for the notification to light up but not make a sound.

Eg, as I'm typing this, two emails came in. I feel the vibration but my screen doesn't light up unless I raise my wrist or touch my watch. If possible, I would like to see the msg without having to touch my watch.

 

[dave006]

OK, in your Watch app. Tap Notifications, Tap Mail, Tap your email address which should be set to On. You can manage Sound and Haptic alerts. Does that help?

You have to manage each application but it does provide granular control. You still have to roll your wrist but you don't have to raise it up.

Dave

 

[snow23]

OK, in your Watch app. Tap Notifications, Tap Mail, Tap your email address which should be set to On. You can manage Sound and Haptic alerts. Does that help?

You have to manage each application but it does provide granular control. You still have to roll your wrist but you don't have to raise it up.

Dave

Yes absolutely. Loving the fact I have granular control over all notifications. Just got to curate it to what suits me best. Thanks for your help dave006.

 

[Mercenary]

It won't light up without looking at it as that would waste battery life.