Short Answer
- Facebook Messenger is not available on the Apple Watch App Store.
- Alternatively, you can receive Facebook Messenger notifications on your Apple Watch by customizing your iPhone’s settings.
Are you still checking your iPhone every time a Facebook Messenger notification pops up? Imagine the convenience of having those notifications and messages accessible directly on your wrist. By setting up Facebook Messenger on your Apple Watch, you can stay connected effortlessly, responding to messages and keeping up with conversations without needing to reach for your phone.
In this guide, you can see how to enable Messenger on your Apple Watch so you can streamline your communication and stay in touch more efficiently.
How to Enable Facebook Messenger Notifications for Apple Watch
Since Meta has discontinued support for the Facebook Messenger app on Apple Watch, you can no longer install it directly on your watch. However, you can still receive Messenger notifications on your watch’s interface.
1. Open the Watch app on your iPhone.
FYI! However, if you haven’t used the app before, download it from the App Store and follow the setup instructions to connect it to your watch.
2. Go to the Notification section from the Home tab.
3. Scroll down to the Facebook Messenger and toggle the switch.
4. Once you have added the app, you can see the app name under the “Mirror iPhone Alerts From” section.
5. Next, try sending a random message using Facebook Messenger on your phone to confirm that the notification appears on your Apple Watch. This simple test will ensure everything is set up correctly and that you are receiving notifications as expected.
How to Customize the Messenger Notification on Apple Watch
Customizing Messenger notifications on your Apple Watch lets you control how and when you receive alerts, fitting your personal preferences. Whether you want to keep messages private, mute certain notifications, or keep track of all unread alerts, adjusting these settings can improve your experience and make your Apple Watch more useful.
- Keep Your Notifications Private: To ensure your message previews remain hidden until you are ready to view them, open the Watch app on your iPhone, head to the Notifications section, and toggle on the Tap to Show Full Notification feature. This option keeps the details of your messages concealed until you tap on the notification, giving you an extra layer of privacy.
- Mute the Notifications When Needed: If you want to silence specific notifications, press and hold the top of your Apple Watch face to bring up the Notification Center. Then, swipe left on the notification you wish to mute and select how long you’d like it to stay quiet. This allows you to manage your notifications without being interrupted.
- Check All Unread Notifications at Once: To see all your unread Messenger notifications in one place, press the top of your watch face to open the Notification Center. From there, use the Digital Crown to scroll through and review any messages you haven’t yet read. This way, you can easily catch up on all your conversations directly from your watch.
FAQ
When the Do Not Disturb feature is activated on your Apple Watch, it hides all notifications and sends them directly to your iPhone. To disable this setting, simply go to your Watch Face and tap the DND icon.