FB Messenger on Apple Watch (2024)

FAQs

Can you answer Facebook Messenger on Apple Watch? ›

You'll still, by the way, be able to get Notifications on your watch. You just won't be able to open messages or reply on your watch.

Make sure Facebook Messenger is up-to-date on both the Apple Watch and the iPhone. If issue continues, delete the app on your Apple Watch and then re-install it.

To start, the limited interaction hurt the app's appeal. That may have affected its potential audience. Meta is also laying off roughly 10,000 employees and refocusing its efforts in a bid to cut costs. That means cutting less essential projects, and it's safe to presume Messenger for Apple Watch wasn't a top priority.

Reply to a message

Turn the Digital Crown to scroll to the bottom of the message, then choose how to reply. To quickly respond with a Tapback, double-tap a specific message in a conversation, then choose a Tapback—like thumbs-up or a heart.

It would appear the Apple Watch user base that makes use of dedicated apps is just not big enough to sustain the development resources necessary to keep these apps functional.

On your iPhone, go to Settings > Messages and make sure that iMessage is turned on. Then tap Send & Receive and make sure that you're using the same Apple ID that your Apple Watch is using. If you aren't signed in, sign in to iMessage with your Apple ID.

If your Apple Watch isn't vibrating for specific apps, it's possible that the vibration settings for those apps are turned off on your iPhone. Open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone, scroll down to the app in question, and ensure that either Haptic or Mirror my iPhone is enabled.

How Long Do Messages Stay on the Apple Watch? All messages will be deleted automatically after 30 days, unless we delete them manually. This is an unchangeable setting.

If your Apple Watch is connected to Wi-Fi or cellular

With a Wi-Fi or cellular connection, your Apple Watch can do the following things, even if your iPhone isn't with you. Make and answer phone calls. Send and receive messages.

What does mirror my iPhone mean on Apple Watch? ›

Apple Watch Mirroring allows you to see and control your Apple Watch screen from your paired iPhone. You can use touch or assistive features like Voice Control, Switch Control, and more on your iPhone to interact with Apple Watch.

If you are asking how to add it to Apple Watch, the answer is you can't. Meta, the company who owns Facebook and Messenger does NOT offer a Messenger app for Apple Watch.

Although there isn't a standalone Messenger app for the Apple Watch, the notifications feature still allows for easy communication on the go.

Answer a call

to talk using the built-in microphone and speaker or a Bluetooth device paired with your Apple Watch. , then tap an option. If you tap Answer on iPhone, the call is placed on hold and the caller hears a repeated sound until you answer on your paired iPhone. on your Apple Watch.

You can no longer use the Facebook Watch app. You can continue to watch Facebook videos on www.facebook.com/watch, the Facebook mobile app for iPhone/iPad and Android, and Facebook Lite for Android. You can also stream Facebook videos to your TV with the Facebook app.

It's important to note that the "no answer" message on Facebook Messenger simply means that the person did not answer the call. It does not provide specific information about their availability or whether they are busy on another call or away from their phone despite being online [1].