To stop notifications on your Apple Watch directly from the Notification Center, you can quickly manage alerts as they arrive using the steps outlined below.
Stopping notifications directly on your Apple Watch allows you to quickly silence or turn off alerts from specific apps without needing to go into the Watch or iPhone settings. This is particularly useful for managing notifications on the fly when you're away from your phone.
Steps to Stop Notifications via Notification Center
Based on the provided reference, here is the specific method to stop notifications on your Apple Watch using the Notification Center:
- Touch and hold the top of the watch face. This action is the first step to access the Notification Center.
- Wait for Notification Center to show, then swipe down. Once Notification Center appears, a simple downward swipe brings down the list of your recent notifications.
- Swipe left on the notification that you want to mute or turn off, then tap the More button. This action reveals options for that specific app's notifications.
- Choose from the options that are available for that app. The options presented will vary depending on the app, but typically include choices like muting for a certain period (e.g., 1 hour, Rest of Day) or turning off notifications entirely for that app.
Here's a breakdown of typical options you might see after tapping "More":
| Option | Effect |
|---|---|
| Mute for 1 Hour | Silence notifications from this app for 60 mins. |
| Mute for Rest of Day | Silence notifications from this app until the end of the current day. |
| Turn Off Time Sensitive | Allow only urgent notifications from this app. |
| Turn Off | Completely disable notifications from this app. |
Using this method provides granular control over individual app notifications directly from your wrist, making it convenient to manage disruptions throughout the day.
