One of the best things about the Apple Watch is that you can dial and receive calls. But sometimes you can receive calls from numbers you don’t recognize. If those are spam, it can be annoying. So…. how to block a number from Apple Watch?
I’ll be walking you through each step of the process of how to block number from Apple Watch. Let’s get started.
Do this before you block contacts on Apple Watch
Before you block someone on your Apple Watch, verify if your Apple Watch is on the latest OS version. Here’s how to get started:
- On your iPhone, open the Apple Watch app.
- Go to My Watch and tap on “General.”
- Choose “Software Update.”
- If you have any updates available, install them.
- While installing the update, connect your watch to the charger.
How to Block a Number on My Apple Watch
There are 2 different ways to block someone on an Apple Watch. When you block someone, they won’t be able to send messages, call, or FaceTime you. Let’s go through each method one by one:
1. Managing Blocked Contacts from iPhone
As Apple Watch settings are linked to your iPhone settings, you can block a contact on your iPhone, and they’ll automatically be blocked on Apple Watch.
Follow these steps on your iPhone:
- Go to “Settings” on your iPhone.
- Scroll down and click on “Phone” or “Messages”. You’ll be able to block a contact from both places.
- Tap “Blocked Contacts” and then go to “Add New” to block someone from your contacts.
2. Block a Contact Straight From Apple Watch
You can also block someone on Apple Watch directly. Here are the steps to do so:
- Open the “Phone” or “Messages” app on your Apple Watch.
- Go to the conversation with the contact number you want to block.
- Press and hold the conversation to open the options menu.
- Tap on “Block Contact” and confirm your choice.
How to Unblock Someone on Apple Watch?
If you’ve accidentally blocked someone or want to unblock someone you blocked previously, here are the steps you need to follow:
- Open the “Apple Watch” app on your iPhone.
- Tap on “My Watch” and then on “Phone/Messages.”
- Go to “Blocked Contacts” and swipe left on the contact you want to unblock.
- Click on “Unblock” to unblock someone.
The contact you’ve unblocked will now be able to send you messages, call you, or FaceTime you.
Also Read: Can I Charge My Apple Watch with My iphone Charger?
Basic Settings to Enhance the Security of Your Apple Watch
Apart from blocking specific contacts, the Apple Watch has additional settings to make your Apple Watch more secure and safe. You can enable a “Do Not Disturb” mode. You can restrict notifications you get from particular contacts, or you can customize the “Reply to Messages” options.
Troubleshooting Common Issues While Blocking Someone on Apple Watch
There are instances when you can run into some issues when blocking a contact on an Apple Watch. Here are some ways:
- Update your Apple Watch and iPhone to the latest software versions.
- Check connectivity and ensure the Apple Watch and iPhone are connected to the same network.
- Pair and Unpair the Apple Watch if you cannot block someone on the Apple Watch.
- Restart your Apple Watch and iPhone if you encounter any unexpected issues.
Wrapping Up – How To Block a Number On My Apple Watch
This is all you need to know about how to block someone on Apple Watch. To maintain the privacy and security of your Apple Watch, you sometimes need to block a contact.
Just follow the steps above guide and block contacts on Apple Watch.
FAQs – How To Block a Number From an Apple Watch
1. Can blocked contacts still see my shared activity on Apple Watch?
No! A blocked contact can not see any shared activity on the Apple Watch. Once you block the contact, they won’t be able to see any kind of activities you make on your watch.
2. Will blocking someone on Apple Watch delete the contact?
No. Once you block a contact on Apple Watch, they cannot contact you in any way, but the contact information will remain on your device.
3. Can a blocked contact on Apple Watch call me on other Apple devices?
No. When you block a contact on Apple Watch, they’ll be blocked across all Apple devices. All Apple devices are linked, so a change on one device applies to all devices.
4. Can I unblock a contact on Apple Watch without an iPhone?
As of now, it’s not possible to unblock a contact on an Apple Watch without using an iPhone. The feature may come up in the future.
5. Will I get notifications from a contact after I’ve blocked them on Apple Watch?
No. Blocking a contact will ensure you don’t receive any notifications from them.
