7 Ways to Fix Walkie-Talkie Not Working on Apple Watch

The walkie-talkie feature on the Apple Watch is a fun and convenient way to have real-time conversations directly from your wrist. But sometimes walkie-talkie can unexpectedly stop working. You may find you're unable to connect to contacts or send/receive messages through the app. When this happens, don't panic - there are several troubleshooting steps you can take to get the walkie-talkie working again. In this article, we'll go through 7 methods to troubleshoot and fix issues with a walkie-talkie on your Apple Watch.

Fix 1: Check Walkie-Talkie App Enabled on Both Watches

From your Apple Watch home screen, open the Walkie-Talkie app. At the top, make sure the switch is toggled ON and the app shows a blue icon across the top. This indicates walkie-talkie is enabled.

If it's toggled off, tap the switch to turn on the walkie-talkie. Also, open the Walkie-Talkie app on the other person's Apple Watch and make sure walkie-talkie is enabled on their end as well.

Toggling the switch off and then on again can reset the app and resolve minor glitches.

Fix 2: Enable FaceTime on iPhone

Walkie-Talkie uses FaceTime technology to enable voice chats on Apple Watch. If FaceTime is disabled on your paired iPhone, it can block the walkie-talkie from working properly.

To enable FaceTime:

• Go to Settings > FaceTime on your iPhone

• Make sure the switch next to FaceTime is toggled ON (green)

• If it's off, toggle it on to re-enable FaceTime

With FaceTime enabled on both iPhones, the walkie-talkie should be able to make voice connections.

Fix 3: Check if Do Not Disturb is Enabled on Either Watch

Do Not Disturb mode on the Apple Watch blocks all notifications, including for walkie-talkie. To check, swipe up from the bottom of your watch face to open Control Center.

If DND shows a moon icon, it's currently enabled. Tap on the moon icon to disable Do Not Disturb. Also, have the other person check their watch to make sure DND is disabled there as well.

Fix 4: Restart Both the Apple Watches

Restarting the Apple Watch can clear out minor glitches with apps like walkie-talkie. Here are the steps to restart:

• Hold down the side button on your Apple Watch until the power off slider appears.

• Slide the power off slider to turn off your watch.

• After about 15 seconds, hold down the side button again until you see the Apple logo. This will turn it back on.

Have both parties restart their Apple Watches - this often resolves temporary software issues.

Fix 5: Reinstall Walkie-Talkie App on Apple Watch

Next, you can try uninstalling the Walkie-Talkie app from your Apple Watch then reinstall it fresh.

To uninstall Walkie-Talkie:

1. On your Apple Watch, touch and hold the display until the View Options screen appears.

2. Tap Edit Apps.

3. Tap the delete button next to the Walkie-Talkie app, then tap Delete App to confirm.

4. Press the Digital Crown when finished.

To reinstall Walkie-Talkie:

1. Open the Watch app on your paired iPhone.

2. Go to My Watch > Available Apps.

3. Search for "Walkie-Talkie".

4. Tap Install to download the Walkie-Talkie app again.

This will completely remove the app from your Apple Watch before reinstalling a fresh version, which can resolve any corrupted files or issues.

Fix 6: Update to Latest watchOS Software

Older watchOS software versions can have performance issues and bugs affecting apps like walkie-talkie.

Make sure both watches are updated to the latest watchOS version:

• On your iPhone, open the Watch app and go to General > Software Update

• Install any available updates to get the most recent watchOS version.

Keeping your Apple Watch updated improves stability and fixes bugs.

Fix 7: Unpair and Re-pair Apple Watch as New

If you still can't get walkie-talkie working, unpair your Apple Watch then re-pair it to your iPhone as new. This will completely reset the watch and often resolve deep software issues.

To unpair/re-pair:

• On iPhone, open Watch app > All Watches > click the info icon next to your watch

• At the bottom, Tap Unpair to unpair the current watch

• Follow the setup process again, selecting "Set Up as New" when prompted

• Sign in with your Apple ID and set up walkie-talkie again

Conclusion

The walkie-talkie feature on Apple Watch provides a fun way to chat with friends and family right from your wrist. But when it stops working, it can be frustrating. Hopefully, this article has provided helpful troubleshooting tips to get the walkie-talkie functioning again. Follow the steps here like checking settings, updating software, and resetting the watch to resolve any issues. With a bit of patience, you'll be walkie-talkie-ready once more. Now get back to quick voice chats and enjoy this social Apple Watch capability.

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