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How to Text on an Apple Watch

Are you trying to text on your Apple Watch? There are a few ways to do this, including using Siri, or navigating to the Messages app, and then sending a text. This wikiHow article will guide you through the steps for texting on your Apple Watch.

Method 1
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Using the Messages App

  1. Navigate to the iMessage app. It looks like a white speech bubble with a green background. Click on it to open it.
    • If your apps are in list view, then the messages app will be called " Messages " and in the 'M' section.
  2. If you already have one open, then select that.
    • If you don't have a conversation started already, select New Message . From there, you can do a few different things.
      • Select Add Contact to select someone from the list of contacts. [1]
      • Select the Dialpad icon to type in the phone number of whoever you are texting. [2]
      • Select the Microphone icon to use your voice to search for a contact. [3]
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  3. (You can always change these in settings). To do this:
    • Use your finger to scroll through the 5-10 preset messages.
    • Once you find one you like, select it. It will automatically send to the person you are texting.
  4. There are multiple directions you can go in from here. You can:
    • Record a voice message. To do this, select the Microphone icon and use your voice to send a message. Make your voice clear, so the person you are texting can understand what you are saying.
    • Type a message. To do this, use your finger to click on the letters and type your text. If you have anything besides the Apple Watch 7, though, you will have to draw your message.
  5. Select the Emoji icon then choose an emoji from the list. [4]
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Using Siri

  1. to summon Siri. If you have the Apple Watch Series 3 or higher, raise the Apple Watch to your mouth to speak.
  2. She will reply with "What's the message?".
    • Make sure to use the person's first and last name.
    • If they are not in your contacts, she will say "I don't see a (person's name) in your contacts." If this happens, try texting with iMessage, where you can use the keypad.
  3. She will then send that message to the person you told her to text.
    • Speak clearly. If Siri gets your message wrong, you will have to start over.
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      References

      1. ↑ https://www.verizon.com/support/knowledge-base-215379/
      2. ↑ https://www.verizon.com/support/knowledge-base-215379/
      3. ↑ https://www.verizon.com/support/knowledge-base-215379/
      4. ↑ https://www.verizon.com/support/knowledge-base-215379/

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