Apple Watch Series 8

Apple Watch Series 8

watchOS 11

How to guides

Read text message

See how to read a text message on your Apple Watch.

Step 1 of 13

Press the Digital Crown.

Step 2 of 13

Press the message icon.

Step 3 of 13

Press the required text message.

Step 4 of 13

Press the required quick reply.

Step 5 of 13

Press SMS.

Step 6 of 13

Press the input icon.

Step 7 of 13

Press the microphone icon and record the message.

Step 8 of 13

Press Send.

Step 9 of 13

Press SMS.

Step 10 of 13

Press the input icon.

Step 11 of 13

Press the keypad icon.

Step 12 of 13

Write the required text and press Send.

Step 13 of 13

Press the Digital Crown several times to return to standby mode.

1. 1. Read text message

Press the Digital Crown.

Press the message icon.

Press the required text message.

2. 2. Reply to text message using quick reply

Press the required quick reply.

3. 3. Reply to text message using voice input

Press SMS.

Press the input icon.

Press the microphone icon and record the message.

Press Send.

4. 4. Reply to text message using text input

Press SMS.

Press the input icon.

Press the keypad icon.

Write the required text and press Send.

5. 5. Return to the home screen

Press the Digital Crown several times to return to standby mode.

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