Fixed: Apple Watch Series 5 Not Vibrating for WeChat Messages

Solutions

Fix Apple Watch Series 5 not vibrating for WeChat messages by checking notification settings, haptics, and Do Not Disturb mode. Follow these steps to resolve the issue.

step 1. Check Notification Settings on Your iPhone

• Open Settings on your iPhone.
• Go to Notifications > WeChat.
• Ensure Allow Notifications is turned on.
• Enable Sounds and Haptic Alerts.
• Make sure Show in Notification Center and Show on Lock Screen are enabled.

step 2. Enable Haptic Alerts on Apple Watch

• Open the Watch app on your iPhone.
• Navigate to My Watch > Sounds & Haptics.
• Turn on Haptic Alerts.
• Set the Haptic Strength to Prominent for stronger vibrations.

step 3. Ensure WeChat is Allowed on Apple Watch

• Open the Watch app on your iPhone.
• Go to My Watch > Notifications.
• Scroll down to WeChat and ensure it is set to "Mirror iPhone Alerts.

step 4. Check Do Not Disturb and Focus Modes

• Swipe down on your Apple Watch to access the Control Center.
• Check if Do Not Disturb (moon icon) is on and disable it if necessary.
• On your iPhone, go to Settings > Focus and ensure WeChat notifications are not restricted.

step 5. Restart Your Devices

Restart Apple Watch:

Press and hold the side button until the power-off slider appears.
Slide to turn it off and wait a few seconds.
Press the side button again to turn it back on.

Restart iPhone:

Press and hold the power button and either volume button (on Face ID models) or just the power button (on Touch ID models) until the power slider appears.
Slide to power off, wait a few seconds, then turn it back on.

step 6. Update Software

Update watchOS:

• Open the Watch app on your iPhone.
• Go to General > Software Update and install any updates.

Update WeChat:

Open the App Store on your iPhone.
Search for WeChat and check for updates.

By adjusting notification settings, haptics, and Do Not Disturb mode, you can restore WeChat message vibrations on your Apple Watch Series 5.