How to Turn Off Read Receipts for Apple Watch Only

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How Does Apple Watch Mark Texts as Read?

There’s a common misconception that the Apple Watch sends read receipts when you view the message in thenotifications. That isn’t true – even if you view the message in its entirety in the notification, a message will be marked as read-only when you open it on your Apple Watch.

If You Read Message on Apple Watch Does It Show Read on iPhone?

By default, the message will be marked as read when you view it on your Apple Watch. It will also be shown as ‘read’ on your iPhone.

However, you can configure read receipts to be sent only when you read themessageon your iPhone, but not on your Apple Watch.

Turn Off Read Receipts on Apple Watch Only

Step 1:Open theWatch appon your iPhone. Scroll down the list of options. Tap onMessages.

Step 2:Tap onCustom. This lets you create separate settings for messages on your iPhone and Apple Watch.

Step 3:Turn off the toggle forSend Read Receipts.

Also Read:How to make your Apple Watch vibrate for notifications.

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Last updated on 19 May, 2024

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