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 SMS.
Press the microphone icon and record the message.
Press Send.
Press SMS.
Write the required text and press Send.
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 input
    • Press SMS.
    • Press the microphone icon and record the message.
      To use voice input, you need to turn on dictation.
    • Press Send.
  • 3
    Reply to text message using text input
    • Press SMS.
    • Write the required text and press Send.
  • 4
    Reply to text message using quick reply
    • Press the required quick reply.
  • 5
    Return to the home screen
    • Press the Digital Crown twice to return to the home screen.