Apple Watch Series 12

Apple Watch Series 12

watchOS 27

I can't send and receive text messages on my Apple Watch Series 12 watchOS 27

Cause 1 of 4: The text message isn't written correctly

To send a text message, it needs to be written and sent correctly.

Solution: See how to write and send a text message.

Step 1 of 14

Read text message

Press the Digital Crown.

Step 2 of 14

Read text message

Slide your finger upwards on the screen.

Step 3 of 14

Read text message

Press the message icon.

Step 4 of 14

Read text message

Press the required text message.

Step 5 of 14

Reply to text message using quick reply

Press the required quick reply.

Step 6 of 14

Reply to text message using voice input

Press SMS.

Step 7 of 14

Reply to text message using voice input

Press the input icon.

Step 8 of 14

Reply to text message using voice input

Press the microphone icon and record the message.

Step 9 of 14

Reply to text message using voice input

Press Send.

Step 10 of 14

Reply to text message using text input

Press SMS.

Step 11 of 14

Reply to text message using text input

Press the input icon.

Step 12 of 14

Reply to text message using text input

Press the keypad icon.

Step 13 of 14

Reply to text message using text input

Write the required text and press Send.

Step 14 of 14

Return to the home screen

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

1 Read text message

Press the Digital Crown.

Slide your finger upwards on the screen.

Press the message icon.

Press the required text message.

2 Reply to text message using quick reply

Press the required quick reply.

3 Reply to text message using voice input

Press SMS.

Press the input icon.

Press the microphone icon and record the message.

To use voice input, you need to turn on dictation.

Press Send.

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 Return to the home screen

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

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