How to set up your Apple Watch so you only get message notifications from certain people

I told you to turn off most notifications on Apple Watch when I gave you tips and tricks to improve battery life. I said at the time that I don't need all that notifications nonsense on my wrist. Instead, I'm very selective about the kind of apps whose notifications can go through to the wearable. That's because I'm usually carrying the iPhone with me. That's how I deal with most notifications that do come in.

There's another reason to reduce notifications on Apple Watch, and it has to do with work. You don't want to be checking your wrist at all times, especially if you're in meetings or working with others. However, there is a brilliant trick you can use. You can have your Apple Watch vibrate only when you receive messages and calls from select contacts. That way, you'll know you might have to take a call or answer a text as you might be dealing with emergencies.

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