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Pixel watch notifications from work profile
I have a pixel 9 pro paired with a pixel 3 watch, and am experiencing the same problem. However, I discovered that it is definitely being controlled by a corporate policy. Try looking in Settings; Notifications; under the Privacy section - Notification Read, Reply & Control. In my case, Google Pixel Watch is listed under the ALLOWED category, BUT, directly underneath it says 'Access to work profile notifications is blocked'. It took a lot of poking around to find that particular setting on my phone as I have all of the notifications allowed on both devices, etc. I knew it had to be blocked somehow because all of my personal profile apps are fine, but the answer was a layer deeper than I expected and not in the App Notifications section where I expected to find it.
Like you, I was frustrated that it was a 'google' issue as I see most others with Apple products having no issues, but the granularity and control that the work profile provides is very deep and I'm hoping it was an oversight within my own organization. I'm not sure if the IT team will change the policy, but I now know where the issue is. I think IT defaults to all things Apple in many orgs, so we need to keep pressing!
Thanks so much for sharing this kayakin_dan. When you say ''Access to work profile notifications is blocked' does it say this directly under the category item or when you click on an individual app (following the breadcrumb you mention here)? If you have a photo that would be great. I am able to get work profile notification on my watch, so it does sound like as you say, a potential policy restriction.
Out of interest have you spoken with your IT team about this at your company?
(As as side note, love your username - I presume you are a fan of kayaking? I am too - considering getting a sea kayak at the moment - would be great if you could share a bit about this in our community intro discussion) 😀
