Apple Watch SE

Apple Watch SE

watchOS 7
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Read text message on your Apple Watch SE watchOS 7

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

Step 1 of 6

1. Read text message

Press the Digital Crown.

Step 2 of 6

1. Read text message

Press the message icon.

Step 3 of 6

1. Read text message

Press the required text message.

Step 4 of 6

2. Reply to text message using voice input

Press the microphone icon and follow the instructions on the screen to record and send the message.

To use voice input, you need to turn on dictation.
Step 5 of 6

3. Reply to text message using quick reply

Press the required quick reply.

Step 6 of 6

4. Return to the home screen

Press the Digital Crown twice to return to the home screen.

1. Read text message

Press the Digital Crown.
Press the message icon.
Press the required text message.

2. Reply to text message using voice input

Press the microphone icon and follow the instructions on the screen to record and send the message.
To use voice input, you need to turn on dictation.

3. Reply to text message using quick reply

Press the required quick reply.

4. Return to the home screen

Press the Digital Crown twice to return to the home screen.

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