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Apple Watch SE
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How to
Read SMS
See how to read an SMS on your Apple Watch. To read an SMS, your Apple Watch needs to be connected to your mobile phone.
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Read SMS
Tap the Digital Crown.
Tap the message icon.
Tap the required SMS.
Reply to SMS using voice input
Tap Text Mess... and record the message.
To use voice input, you need to turn on dictation.
Tap Send.
Reply to SMS using quick reply
Tap the required quick reply.
Return to the home screen
Tap the Digital Crown twice to return to the home screen.
Tap the Digital Crown.
Tap the message icon.
Tap the required SMS.
Tap Text Mess... and record the message.
To use voice input, you need to turn on dictation.
Tap Send.
Tap the required quick reply.
Tap the Digital Crown twice to return to the home screen.
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