Apple Watch Series 4

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Read text message

See how to read a text message on your Apple Watch.

Press the Digital Crown.

Press the message icon.

Press the required text message.

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

Press the required quick reply.

Press the Digital Crown twice to return to the home screen.

1
Read text messages
- Press the Digital Crown.
- Press the message icon.
- Press the required text message.
2
Reply to text message using voice control
- Press the microphone icon and follow the instructions on the screen to record and send the message.
3
Reply to text message 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.