Android Wear doesn't show notifications - you can do that

For many, smart watches are a permanent companion. But what to do if Android Wear doesn't show notifications? This practical tip tells you what you can do about the problem.

Android Wear doesn't show notifications - you can do that

If the smartwatch does not show notifications, it is certainly annoying. But this problem is quickly resolved:

• If you have problems with your wearables, it is recommended to open the Wear OS app first. If there are many problems, a suggested solution is displayed directly.
• If that doesn't help, restarting the smartwatch and phone can bring the hoped-for improvement.
• Another problem source is the authorization system on Android: If your smartwatch is no longer allowed to access the notifications on the smartphone, it cannot display them. To change this, open the settings, click on "Apps" and then on "Special Access". Here, select the "Notification access" option and check whether the Wear OS app has access to your notifications.
• If only certain notifications do not appear, you may have blocked specific notifications. Open the Wear OS app, scroll down to "Notifications" and select it. Under "Deactivate app notifications" you can see which apps are not allowed to display notifications on your smartwatch.

In the next practical tip, you will learn how to completely switch off your smartwatch.