Android for work apps notifications on watch

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I recently installed Android for work apps on my Pixel 2 device. The android for work apps are not being offered in the smart notifications list in the Garmin Connect app. Is there a way to include the work segregated apps in the list so that I can receive notifications on my Forerunner 645?

Aea189 · Answer

Ok, so now that we ALL (including Garmin) now knows about Android Enterprise, can the DEVELOPER Team at Garmin enable the API to allow notifications from the Android Enterprise Work Profile to be displayed on the Garmin watch VIA the Garment Connect App Please, we are ALL having the same problem here and it is possible to get AE notifications on an external device, if you need help let me know and I can get Google involved. Feel free to contact me, we NEED this enabled as Device Administrator is ending in Android 11 and EVERY ENTERPRISE WILL HAVE THIS GET ON BOARD ASAP. NO crap work arounds.

tinnec · Answer

I confirm the workaround works. Just Install your work apps (Teams, Outlook) from Play Store into your personal profile, no need to even open them, and enable in notifications. Thanks for the tip.

Former Member · Answer

I appreciate the timely reply & info. I've gone over all the steps/tips you pointed out & the work profile apps do not show up in the Garmin Connect\App Notifications page. I have a Pixel 2 XL with Android OS 10 & the work profile apps are segregated from my personal apps. You can tell by a blue briefcase overlay on the icons. After reading over the google support page, I've come to the conclusion that work profile app notifications are not & most likely will not be supported by Garmin Connect. It's due to the data segregation provided by the work profiles in Android. Google says as much within the 1st sentence found on the help page linked below. BTW, this is also the case with WearOS smartwatches. 
 
 support.google.com/.../6191949

Android for work apps notifications on watch

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