Apple Watch Series 5

Apple Watch Series 5

watchOS 6

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See how to read an iMessage on your Apple Watch. To read an iMessage, your Apple Watch needs to be connected to your phone.

Step 1 of 6

1. Read iMessage

Press the Digital Crown.

Step 2 of 6

1. Read iMessage

Press the message icon.

Step 3 of 6

1. Read iMessage

Press the required iMessage.

Step 4 of 6

2. Reply to iMessage using voice control

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

Step 5 of 6

3. Reply to iMessage 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 iMessage

Press the Digital Crown.

Press the message icon.

Press the required iMessage.

2. Reply to iMessage using voice control

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

3. Reply to iMessage 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.