Check Bluetooth Connection
- Ensure your smartwatch is connected to your smartphone correctly via Bluetooth. A stable connection is vital for notifications to work.
- Go to your phone's Bluetooth settings and verify that the smartwatch is listed and connected.
Verify App Permissions
- Check that the app responsible for notifications (like Wear OS) has the necessary permissions on your phone.
- Go to your phone’s settings, find the app, and ensure notifications are enabled and all required permissions are granted.
Update Software
- Ensure both your smartwatch and smartphone have the latest software updates. Updates often fix bugs related to notifications.
- On your smartwatch, navigate to settings, and look for a software update section to check for updates.
Restart Devices
- Restart both your smartphone and smartwatch. Sometimes a simple reboot fixes ongoing issues with notifications.
- Turn off both devices completely, then turn them back on and reconnect.
Check Notification Settings
- Verify the notification settings within the smartwatch app on your smartphone. Ensure the desired apps have notifications enabled.
- Open the Wear OS app (or the specific watch app you use), tap on Notifications, and check what is enabled.
Re-Pair Devices
- If issues persist, try unpairing and re-pairing your devices. This can help reset the connection.
- On your phone, go to Bluetooth settings, remove the device, and then set up the watch again as if it were new.
Check Do Not Disturb Mode
- Ensure Do Not Disturb or similar modes are not activated on either device, as they can block notifications.
- On the phone and watch, check the quick settings or main settings to ensure these modes are disabled.
Reset Watch to Factory Settings
- If none of the above solutions work, consider resetting your watch to factory settings as a last resort.
- Go to settings on the watch, look for an option like "Reset" or "Factory Reset," and carefully follow the instructions.
Contact Support
- If the issue still isn't resolved after trying all steps, contact Fossil's support team for further assistance as there may be a hardware issue.
