how to block someone on apple watch

Introduction to Blocking Contacts on Apple Watch

If you are looking to block someone on your Apple Watch, it’s important to understand that the blocking process is not done directly on the watch. Instead, you manage your blocked contacts through your paired iPhone. Once you block a contact on your iPhone, the blocking effect applies universally across the devices connected with your iCloud account, including your Apple Watch. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you through the process.

Step 1: Block the Contact on Your iPhone

Since Apple Watch uses the settings from your iPhone, you need to start by blocking the undesired contact there.

1. Open the Phone app on your iPhone.
2. Go to the Recent, Favorites, or Contacts tab where the contact’s number or information appears.
3. Tap the blue “i” icon next to the contact’s name or number you wish to block.
4. Scroll down and select Block this Caller.
5. Confirm your decision by selecting Block Contact.

If the number you want to block is not in your contacts list, you may add it first then follow the steps above to block it.

Step 2: Manage Blocked Contacts on Your iPhone

To see or manage your list of blocked contacts:

1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
2. Scroll down and tap Phone.
3. Tap Call Blocking & Identification.
4. Here, you will see a list of all blocked numbers and contacts. You can add more contacts to block or unblock someone if needed.

Step 3: Verify or Manage Blocked Contacts on Apple Watch

Even though Apple Watch does not allow blocking or managing blocked contacts directly on the watch, you’ll want to make sure your block list is working correctly.

1. Open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone.
2. Tap on My Watch tab to ensure you’re managing settings for your watch.
3. Go to Messages or Phone, whichever is relevant to the type of contact you have blocked.
4. Ensure that the settings reflect your preferences and that the blocked list is syncing correctly with your watch.

Note that changes made on your iPhone’s blocked list will automatically apply to your Apple Watch.

Important Considerations

When you block a contact, they will no longer be able to call you, send messages, or FaceTime you. The blocked person is not notified that they are blocked. Blocking works system-wide, so calls and messages from blocked contacts will be blocked on all devices signed in to your iCloud account. If you are receiving unwanted messages in the Mail app as well, you will need to block the email address separately.

Conclusion

Blocking someone on your Apple Watch is an effective way to manage your digital peace of mind. Remember that the blocking feature is governed through your paired iPhone, and any changes you make there will sync across to your Apple Watch. Follow the steps above to successfully block undesired contacts and create a more pleasant Apple Watch experience.