How to trigger watchkit app from the parent iphone app?

Question

Is there a way to open a WatchKit app programmatically from the host iPhone app?

If this is not supported, can I trigger a local notification that shows up on Apple Watch and tapping it would open the corresponding WatchKit app?

Answer 1

You cannot open the WatchKit extension from the iOS app. The only way to alert the user on the Watch is to send a remote or local notification. However, this will not work if your iOS app is in the foreground because the notification will simply route to the iPhone and not the Watch.