Send & receive text messages on your watch

With a mobile watch, you can send and receive texts using your phone number and mobile service.

Note: You can't use a mobile watch with an iPhone.

Check if you have a mobile watch

1. If you can’t see your screen, wake up the watch.
2. Open the Settings app .
3. Tap Connectivity and look for 'Mobile'.
   • If your watch doesn’t show this option: You don’t have mobile service. Skip the other steps.
4. Make sure that you have:
   • Mobile service for your watch. For more information about getting service for your watch, check with your operator.
   • Mobile service for your phone.
   • SIM card for your watch
   • Your operator’s messaging app, such as Messenger from AT&T or Messages from Verizon.

Note: The text abilities of your watch vary depending on your operator and plan.

Send a text message

This feature is not available on iPhones.