Apple Watch is an incredibly versatile tool that can enhance your productivity and streamline your digital life. One of the many benefits of this device is its ability to provide quick access to your emails. However, when it comes to Gmail, there’s a bit of legwork involved in setting it up. But don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! This blog post will walk you through how to get Gmail on your Apple Watch.
Setting up Gmail on iPhone
Before you can receive Gmail notifications on your Apple Watch, you need to make sure that you have Gmail set up on your iPhone. Here’s how:
- Download the Gmail app from the App Store and install it on your iPhone.
- Open the Gmail app and sign in to your account.
- Go to your iPhone’s settings.
- Scroll down and tap on Mail.
- Tap on Accounts.
- Tap on Add Account and select Google.
- Follow the prompts to add your Gmail account.
Enabling Gmail Notifications on iPhone
After setting up Gmail on your iPhone, the next step is enabling notifications. Here’s how:
- Go to your iPhone’s settings.
- Scroll down and tap on Notifications.
- Scroll down and tap on Gmail.
- Switch on the Allow Notifications toggle.
- Choose your preferred notification style.
Syncing Gmail with Apple Watch
Now that you’ve enabled Gmail notifications on your iPhone, it’s time to sync Gmail with your Apple Watch.
- Open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone.
- Scroll down and tap on Mail.
- Tap on Include Mail and select your Gmail account.
- Make sure Mirror my iPhone is selected under the Alerts section.
And voila! You should now receive Gmail notifications on your Apple Watch. Remember, your iPhone must be turned on and connected to Wi-Fi or cellular data for your Apple Watch to receive notifications.
Enjoy the convenience of having your emails right on your wrist!