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Are you trying to block someone on your Apple Watch? Fortunately, you can prevent a contact or number from bothering you with text messages or calls in just a few easy taps! This wikiHow article shows you how to block someone on your Apple Watch.

Things You Should Know

  • To block a contact on Apple Watch, open your Contacts, then tap "Block" on a contact's page.
  • To block a number, open "Phone," go to "Recents," and tap "Block this caller."
  • Use an iPhone to unblock a caller in the Apple Watch app. Go to "My Watch > Phone > Blocked Contacts" and swipe left on the blocked contact.
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How to Block a Contact

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  1. Tap the app icon that looks like the silhouette of a person, or, if you don't see that icon, open the Phone app and tap Contacts.
    • Use this method if the person you want to block is set up as a contact. If you want to block a random number, skip this method.
  2. Use the Digital Crown to scroll up and down the list, then tap one to select it.
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  3. It's at the bottom of the contact's page and will prevent them from messaging or calling you.[1]
    • If you have an iPhone, open the Apple Watch app and navigate to My Watch > General > Restrictions > Contacts > Add Contacts and select the contact you want to block.
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Blocking a Number

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  1. It looks like a green receiver icon.
    • Use this method to block a number that isn't saved to your contacts.
  2. This will list all the numbers that have recently contacted you.
  3. Doing so will stop the calls from coming through on your Apple Watch.
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Unblocking Someone

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  1. Sadly, you cannot unblock someone using only your Apple Watch.
    • This will unblock that number or contact so they can call or message you again.
  2. This tab shows you information about your Watch, which you can manage from here.
  3. You'll see a list of blocked contacts that you blocked using your Watch.
  4. Doing this will delete or remove the number/contact from the blocked list.
    • You may need to confirm your action by tapping Unblock to continue.
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This article was reviewed by Stan Kats and by wikiHow staff writer, Darlene Antonelli, MA. Stan Kats is a Professional Technologist and the COO and Chief Technologist for The STG IT Consulting Group in West Hollywood, California. Stan provides comprehensive technology solutions to businesses through managed IT services, and for individuals through his consumer service business, Stan's Tech Garage. Stan holds a BA in International Relations from The University of Southern California. He began his career working in the Fortune 500 IT world. Stan founded his companies to offer an enterprise-level of expertise for small businesses and individuals. This article has been viewed 13,512 times.
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