How to Block Someone on Apple Watch: A Step-by-Step Guide

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Block Someone on Apple Watch

Blocking someone on your Apple Watch can be a great way to protect yourself from unwanted contact and messages. 

Whether it’s a spammer, a telemarketer, or an ex-partner, blocking someone on your Apple Watch can help you keep your device safe and your peace of mind intact.

But one question comes to mind: “How to Block Someone on an Apple Watch”. Don’t worry If you want to know How to Block Someone on an Apple Watch, read this article.

In this blog post, We will properly describe this topic, So you can understand it easily.

Why might you want to block someone on the Apple Watch?

There are many reasons Why might you want to block someone on the Apple Watch. Here are the some examples:

  • To protect your privacy: If someone is trying to contact you without your permission, you can block them to protect your privacy.
  • To protect yourself from harassment: If someone is harassing you on your Apple Watch, you can block them to prevent them from contacting you.
  • To protect yourself from spam and telemarketing: Spammers and telemarketers often use Apple Watches to send unwanted messages and calls. Blocking them can help you avoid these unwanted communications.
  • To maintain your peace of mind: If someone is causing you stress, and anxiety and irritating you, Then you can block them to maintain your peace of mind.

How does blocking someone on Apple Watch work

When you block someone on Apple Watch, you prevent them from contacting you via phone, text message, or FaceTime. You will also not receive any notifications from them.

When you block a number, it is added to a blocked list on your carrier’s network. This means that if you block a number on your Apple Watch, it will be blocked on all of your devices, including your iPhone and iPad, etc.

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How to Block Someone on Apple Watch Using Your iPhone

Here are the various methods on how to block someone on Apple Watch using your iPhone:

Method 1: Using the Phone app

Here’s how to block someone through iPhone’s phone app:

  1. Open the Phone app on your iPhone.
  1. After that tap the Recents tab.
  1. Tap the contact or number you want to block.
  1. Tap the info button (i).
  1. Scroll down and tap Block This Caller.
  1. Tap Block Contact to confirm.

Method 2: Using the Messages app

These are the steps to block someone through a text:

  1. Open the Messages app on your iPhone.
  1. Tap the conversation with the person you want to block.
  1. Tap the contact name or number at the top of the conversation.
  1. Scroll down and tap Block This Contact.
  1. Tap Block Contact to confirm.

Method 3: Using the Settings app

  1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
  1. Then Tap Phone.
  1. Tap Blocked Contacts.
  1. Tap Add New.
  1. Enter the contact name or number you want to block, then tap Add.

Method 4: Using Siri

  1. Say, “Hey Siri, block [contact name or number].”
  1. Siri will ask you to confirm your request.
  1. Say, “Yes” to confirm.

Once you have blocked someone, they will no longer be able to contact you via phone, or text message on your iPhone and Apple Watch. You will also not receive any notifications from them.

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How to Block Someone on Apple Watch Without an iPhone?

To block someone on Apple Watch, follow these steps:

  1. Open the Contacts app on your Apple Watch.
  1. Tap the contact you want to block.
  1. Scroll down and tap Block Contact.
  1. After that tap Block Contact again to confirm.

Unblocking Someone on Apple Watch

To unblock someone on Apple Watch, you can either do so directly on your watch or through your paired iPhone.

To unblock someone on Apple Watch:

  1. Open the Contacts app.
  1. Scroll down and tap Blocked Contacts.
  1. Tap the contact or number you want to unblock.
  1. Tap Unblock Contact.
  1. Tap Unblock Contact again to confirm.

To unblock someone through your iPhone:

  1. Open the Phone app.
  1. After that Tap Settings.
  1. Tap Blocked Contacts.
  1. Tap the contact or number you want to unblock.
  1. Tap Unblock.
  1. Tap Unblock Contact to confirm.

Once you have unblocked someone, they will be able to contact you via phone, or text message, on your Apple Watch and iPhone. You will also receive notifications from them again.

Q: Can I block someone on my Apple Watch without an iPhone?

A: Yes, you can block someone on your Apple Watch without an iPhone.

Q: What happens when I block someone on my Apple Watch?

A: When you block someone on your Apple Watch, you will no longer receive calls, FaceTime calls, or messages from them. You will also no longer see their notifications.

Q: Can a blocked person see if I have blocked them?

A: No, a blocked person will not see if you have blocked them.

Q: I blocked someone on my Apple Watch, but they are still able to send me emails. Why is this?

A: Blocking someone on your Apple Watch will only block them from contacting you through the Phone, FaceTime, and Messages apps. To block someone from sending you emails, you will need to block them in your email app.

Q: Can I still contact someone after I have blocked them?

A: Yes, you can still contact someone after you have blocked them. However, they will not be able to receive your calls, FaceTime calls, messages, or emails.

Conclusion

Blocking someone on an Apple Watch is a simple and effective way to protect yourself from unwanted contact. You can block someone directly on your watch or through your paired iPhone. 

I hope this blog post is helpful for you and fixes your problem.

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