Apple Watch User Guide Everything you need to know about Apple Watch watchOS 9.
Contents Apple Watch User Guide Introducing Apple Watch 7 Your Apple Watch 7 Get started 13 Stay fit with Apple Watch 15 Track important health information with Apple Watch 17 Stay connected with Apple Watch 20 What’s New 22 What’s new 22 Set up and get started 26 Apple Watch gestures 26 Set up and pair your Apple Watch with iPhone 27 The Apple Watch app 32 Charge Apple Watch 33 Turn on and wake Apple Watch 38 Lock or unlock Apple Watch 41 Change language and orientation on A
Apple Watch User Guide Basics 57 Apps on Apple Watch 57 Open apps 60 Organize apps 63 Get more apps 65 Tell time 66 Status icons 67 Control Center 69 Use Focus 76 Adjust brightness, text size, sounds, and haptics 78 See and respond to notifications 81 Change notification settings 83 Manage your Apple ID 86 Use shortcuts 88 Set up Handwashing 89 Connect Apple Watch to a Wi-Fi network 90 Connect to Bluetooth headphones or speakers 91 Hand off tasks from Apple Watch 92 Unlo
Apple Watch User Guide Apple Watch faces 109 Explore the Face Gallery 109 Customize the watch face 111 Share Apple Watch faces 114 Faces and features 115 Apple Fitness+ 149 All about Apple Fitness+ 149 Subscribe to Apple Fitness+ 151 Set up Apple Fitness+ on Apple TV 152 Browse Fitness+ workouts and meditations 153 Start a Fitness+ workout 156 Work out together using SharePlay 159 Change what’s on the screen during a Fitness+ workout or meditation 161 Download a Fitness+ workout
Apple Watch User Guide Now Playing 248 Phone 249 Photos 255 Podcasts 259 Reminders 263 Remote 266 Sleep 269 Stocks 274 Stopwatch 276 Timers 278 Tips 280 Voice Memos 281 Walkie-Talkie 282 Wallet and Apple Pay 284 Weather 301 Workout 303 World Clock 319 Accessibility and related settings 321 VoiceOver 321 Set up Apple Watch using VoiceOver 324 Apple Watch basics with VoiceOver 325 Apple Watch Mirroring 326 Control nearby devices 326 AssistiveTouch 327 Use a bra
Apple Watch User Guide Restart, erase, recover, restore, and update 340 Restart Apple Watch 340 Erase Apple Watch 341 Recover Apple Watch 342 Restore Apple Watch from a backup 342 Update Apple Watch software 343 If you forget your passcode 343 Get help 344 Sell, give away, or protect a lost Apple Watch 344 Get information about Apple Watch 346 Other ways to view this user guide 347 Apple Watch Support site 347 Learn more, service, and support 348 Safety and handling 349 Importan
Introducing Apple Watch Your Apple Watch Welcome to Apple Watch, the versatile wrist-worn companion that can help motivate you to be more active, track important health information, stay in touch with those who matter most to you, and so much more—with or without your iPhone. This guide helps you discover all the amazing things Apple Watch can do with watchOS 9.
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Get started It takes just a few minutes to get up and running with Apple Watch. Pair Apple Watch with your iPhone To set up your Apple Watch, put it on your wrist snugly, then press and hold the side button to turn it on. Bring your iPhone near your watch, then follow the onscreen instructions. To prepare an Apple Watch for a person in your family who doesn’t have an iPhone, tap Set Up for a Family Member. Choose a watch face Apple Watch comes with many attractive and useful watch faces.
Open an app Your Apple Watch comes with a variety of apps for staying on top of your health, working out, and keeping in touch. To open an app, press the Digital Crown, then tap the app. To return to the Home Screen, press the Digital Crown again. You can download more apps from the App Store on Apple Watch. Quickly change settings Control Center gives you instant access to silent mode, Do Not Disturb, Wi-Fi, flashlight, and more—just like on iPhone.
Stay fit with Apple Watch Apple Watch can track your activity and workouts, and encourage you to lead a more active life through gentle reminders and friendly competitions. Close each ring Your Apple Watch tracks how much you move, how often you stand up, and how long you exercise each day. Set goals in the Activity app , then check your progress throughout the day. Scroll down for more details like your total steps and distance. Apple Watch lets you know when you’ve completed a goal.
How are you doing? Your recent activity statistics look great, but how do they compare to last year? The Trends feature can tell you. Open the Fitness app on your iPhone, tap the Summary tab, and swipe up to see where your activity metrics are headed so you can keep it going or turn it around. To learn more about Apple Watch as a fitness partner, see Track daily activity with Apple Watch, Start a workout, Metrics for Outdoor Run workouts, and Check your trends.
Track important health information with Apple Watch Your Apple Watch can help you meet your sleep goals, track important information related to your heart, log your medications, encourage you to wash your hands, and track your menstrual cycle. Prioritize your sleep With the Sleep app on Apple Watch, you can create a sleep schedule, set a sleep duration goal, and review your recent sleep history.
Stay on top of your medications The Medications app helps you keep track of your medications, vitamins, and supplements. Just add your medications to the Health app on your iPhone and log them on your Apple Watch. Wash your hands thoroughly Turn on Handwashing, and your Apple Watch encourages you to keep going for 20 seconds, the time recommended by global health organizations. Your watch can also notify you if you haven’t washed your hands within a few minutes of returning home.
Track your menstrual cycle Use the Cycle Tracking app to log daily information about your menstrual cycle. Your Apple Watch uses that information to provide period and fertile window predictions. In addition to data you’ve logged, Cycle Tracking can use heart rate data to improve predictions. If you wear Apple Watch Series 8 to sleep each night, the app can use wrist temperature to improve period predictions and provide retrospective ovulation estimates.
Stay connected with Apple Watch Apple Watch makes it easy to communicate with friends, family, and coworkers, even when your iPhone isn’t with you. Send a message, right from your wrist Quickly respond to a message with Siri. When Apple Watch is connected to Wi-Fi or cellular, just raise your wrist and say, “Tell Julie I’ll be there in five minutes.” Or touch and hold the message to give your friend a thumbs up with a Tapback reply. Make a call Use Siri to help you make a quick call.
Announce your departure Meeting a friend? Apple Watch can let them know you’re on your way. Open the Find People app and tap your friend. Scroll down, tap Notify [your friend’s name], then choose to notify your friend when you leave your location. Care to share? You can share any photo on your Apple Watch—a favorite photo you’ve synced from iPhone or one of several images from a memory. Just select a photo, tap , then share via Messages or Mail.
What’s New What’s new in Apple Watch and watchOS 9 Apple Watch Series 8. With a new high-g accelerometer and improved gyroscope, the latest Apple Watch can help detect severe car crashes and automatically alert emergency services. It also features a new temperature sensor that enables advanced cycle tracking features including retrospective ovulation estimates. Note: The retrospective ovulation estimates feature is not available in all regions. Apple Watch SE (2nd Generation).
A more complete Compass. On Apple Watch SE and Apple Watch Series 6 and later, add Compass Waypoints, get the heading to waypoints you’ve created, and retrace your steps using Backtrack. See Create and display Compass Waypoints and Retrace your steps. Explore new watch faces.
View your sleep stages. Wear your Apple Watch to bed and learn approximately how much time you spent in REM, Core, or Deep sleep, as well as when you might have woken up. See View your recent sleep history. Get your AFib History. If you’ve been diagnosed with atrial fibrillation, track an estimate of the amount of time your heart shows signs of AFib. In the Health app on iPhone, identify lifestyle factors that may influence your condition. See Heart Health. Track temperature changes.
A more accessible Apple Watch. With quick actions, you can double-pinch to start a workout, take a photo, and more. Control your Apple Watch from your iPhone through Apple Watch Mirroring or turn on Control Nearby Devices to control your iPhone or iPad with Apple Watch. See Use quick actions, Apple Watch Mirroring, and Control nearby devices. Create events in Calendar. In watchOS 9 you can create new events directly from your Apple Watch and easily navigate to specific days or weeks. See Add an event.
Set up and get started Apple Watch gestures You use several basic gestures to interact with Apple Watch. Tap: Touch one finger lightly on the screen. Swipe: Move one finger across the screen—up, down, left, or right. Drag: Move one finger across the screen without lifting.
Set up and pair your Apple Watch with iPhone To use your Apple Watch with watchOS 9, you need to pair your watch with an iPhone 8 or later with iOS 16 or later. Setup assistants on your iPhone and Apple Watch work together to help you pair and set up your watch. If you have difficulty seeing your Apple Watch or iPhone, VoiceOver or Zoom can help— even during setup. See Set up Apple Watch using VoiceOver or Zoom. WARNING: To avoid injury, read Important safety information before using your Apple Watch.
To learn more about your Apple Watch while it’s syncing, tap Get to Know Your Watch. You can learn what’s new, view Apple Watch tips, and read this user guide, right on your iPhone. After your Apple Watch is set up, you can find this information by opening the Apple Watch app on your iPhone, then tapping Discover.
Activate cellular service You can activate cellular service on your Apple Watch during setup. If you don’t wish to, you can activate it later in the Apple Watch app on your iPhone. See Use your Apple Watch with a cellular network. Your iPhone and Apple Watch must use the same cellular carrier. However, if you set up an Apple Watch for someone in your Family Sharing group, that watch can use a cellular carrier different from the one used on the iPhone you manage it with.
Quickly switch to a different Apple Watch Your iPhone detects the paired Apple Watch you’re wearing and automatically connects to it. Just put on a different Apple Watch and raise your wrist. You can also choose an Apple Watch manually: 1. Open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone. 2. Tap My Watch, then tap All Watches at the top of the screen. 3. Turn off Auto Switch.
Transfer an existing cellular plan to a new Apple Watch You can transfer your existing cellular plan from your Apple Watch with cellular to another Apple Watch with cellular by following these steps: 1. While wearing your Apple Watch, open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone. 2. Tap My Watch, tap Cellular, then tap next to your cellular plan. 3. Tap Remove [name of carrier] Plan, then confirm your choice. You may need to contact your carrier to remove this Apple Watch from your cellular plan. 4.
The Apple Watch app Use the Apple Watch app on your iPhone to customize watch faces, adjust settings and notifications, configure the Dock, install apps, and more. For information about getting more apps from the App Store, see Get more apps. Open the Apple Watch app 1. On your iPhone, tap the Apple Watch app icon. 2. Tap My Watch to see the settings for your Apple Watch. If you have more than one Apple Watch paired with your iPhone, you see the settings for your active Apple Watch.
Charge Apple Watch Set up the charger 1. In a well-ventilated area, place your charger or charging cable on a flat surface. Your Apple Watch comes with the Apple Watch Magnetic Fast Charger to USB-C Cable (Apple Watch Series 7 and Apple Watch Series 8 only) or the Apple Watch Magnetic Charging Cable (other models). You can also use a MagSafe Duo Charger or Apple Watch Magnetic Charging Dock (sold separately). 2. Plug the charging cable into the power adapter (sold separately). 3.
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Apple Watch SE Apple Watch Series 4 and Apple Watch Series 5 WARNING: For important safety information about the battery and charging Apple Watch, see Important safety information.
Check remaining power To see remaining power, touch and hold the bottom of the screen, then swipe up to open Control Center. To more quickly check the remaining power, add a battery complication to the watch face. See Customize the watch face. Save power You can save battery life by turning on Low Power Mode. Doing so turns off Always On Display, background heart rate and blood oxygen measurements, and heart rate notifications.
Return to normal power mode 1. Touch and hold the bottom of the screen, then swipe up to open Control Center. 2. Tap the battery percentage, then turn off Low Power Mode. Check time since the last charge 1. Open the Settings app on your Apple Watch. 2. Tap Battery. The Battery screen shows the remaining battery percentage, a graph that details the recent history of the battery charge, and information about when the battery was last charged.
Turn on and wake Apple Watch Turn your Apple Watch on and off • Turn on: If your Apple Watch is off, press and hold the side button until the Apple logo appears (you might see a black screen for a short time first). The watch face appears when Apple Watch is on. • Turn off: Normally, you’ll leave your Apple Watch on all of the time, but if you need to turn it off, press and hold the side button until the sliders appear, tap at the top right, then slide the Power Off slider to the right.
Always On On a compatible Apple Watch, Always On lets your watch display the watch face and time, even when your wrist is down. When you raise your wrist, Apple Watch functions fully. Note: When your Apple Watch is in Low Power Mode, Always On is turned off. To see the watch face, tap the display. Always On is available on Apple Watch Series 5, Apple Watch Series 6, Apple Watch Series 7, and Apple Watch Series 8. 1. Open the Settings app on your Apple Watch. 2.
Return to the clock face You can choose how long before Apple Watch returns to the clock face from an open app. 1. Open the Settings app on your Apple Watch. 2. Go to General > Return to Clock, then scroll down and choose when you want your Apple Watch to return to the clock face: Always, After 2 minutes, or After 1 hour. 3. You can also return to the clock face by pressing the Digital Crown. By default, the setting you select applies to all apps, but you can choose a custom time for each app.
Lock or unlock Apple Watch Unlock Apple Watch You can unlock Apple Watch manually, by entering the passcode, or set it to unlock automatically when you unlock your iPhone. • Enter the passcode: Wake Apple Watch, then enter the watch passcode. • Unlock Apple Watch when you unlock your iPhone: Open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone, tap My Watch, tap Passcode, then turn on Unlock with iPhone. Your iPhone must be within normal Bluetooth range (about 33 feet or 10 meters) of your Apple Watch to unlock it.
Turn off the passcode 1. Open the Settings app on your Apple Watch. 2. Tap Passcode, then tap Turn Passcode Off. You can also open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone, tap My Watch, tap Passcode, then tap Turn Passcode Off. Note: If you disable your passcode, you can’t use Apple Pay on your Apple Watch. Lock automatically By default, your Apple Watch locks automatically when you’re not wearing it. To change the wrist detection setting, do the following. 1. Open the Settings app on your Apple Watch. 2.
Lock manually 1. Touch and hold the bottom of the screen, then swipe up to open Control Center. 2. Tap . Note: To manually lock your Apple Watch, you must turn off wrist detection. (Open the Settings app on your Apple Watch, tap Passcode, then turn off Wrist Detection.) You must enter your passcode the next time you try to use your Apple Watch. You can also lock your screen to avoid accidental taps during a workout. While using the Workout app on your Apple Watch, just swipe right, then tap Lock.
Change language and orientation on Apple Watch Choose language or region If you’ve set up your iPhone to use more than one language, you can choose the language that appears on your Apple Watch. 1. Open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone. 2. Tap My Watch, go to General > Language & Region, tap Custom, then choose a language.
Switch wrists or Digital Crown orientation If you want to move your Apple Watch to your other wrist or prefer the Digital Crown on the other side, adjust your orientation settings so that raising your wrist wakes your Apple Watch, and turning the Digital Crown moves things in the direction you expect. 1. Open the Settings app on your Apple Watch. 2. Go to General > Orientation. You can also open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone, tap My Watch, then go to General > Watch Orientation.
Remove, change, and fasten Apple Watch bands Follow these general instructions for removing, changing, and fastening bands. Make sure that you use a band that corresponds to your Apple Watch case size. You can use a band that’s designed for Apple Watch (1st generation) or Apple Watch Series 1, 2, and 3 with Apple Watch Series 4, Apple Watch Series 5, Apple Watch SE, Apple Watch Series 6, Apple Watch Series 7, Apple Watch SE (2nd Generation), and Apple Watch Series 8 as long as the sizes are compatible.
Set up Apple Watch for a family member Set up a family member’s Apple Watch You can set up and manage Apple Watch for someone who doesn’t have their own iPhone— your school-aged child or parent, for example. To do so, you must be the family organizer or parent/guardian in your Family Sharing group. The iPhone you use to initially pair and set up the Apple Watch must be within normal Bluetooth range (about 33 feet or 10 meters) of the Apple Watch to manage settings and update the software.
Set up your family member’s Apple Watch Setting up an Apple Watch for a family member is similar to setting up a watch for yourself. Before you pair and set up a watch for your family member, erase the watch to ensure that it doesn’t have any content. 1. Have your family member put on their Apple Watch. Adjust the band or choose a band size so the Apple Watch fits closely but comfortably on their wrist.
Manage a family member’s Apple Watch 1. Open the Apple Watch app on the iPhone used to manage the watch. 2. Tap My Watch, tap Family Watches, tap a watch, then tap Done. When you tap My Watch for a managed watch, you see a variety of settings, including the following: Setting Options General Check for updates, change language and region, and reset Apple Watch. Cellular Set up cellular if you haven’t. See Add Apple Watch to your cellular plan. Accessibility Configure accessibility settings.
Set up Screen Time Use Screen Time to configure controls for a family member’s Apple Watch. With Screen Time you can schedule time away from the screen, and limit both contacts and the apps your family member can use to communicate with those contacts. You can also impose limits on iTunes Store and app purchases, explicit content, and location information. To set up Screen Time, follow these steps: 1. Open the Apple Watch app on the iPhone used to manage the watch. 2.
Get started with Schooltime on Apple Watch Schooltime limits Apple Watch features during school hours, allowing a family member to focus. Set up Schooltime 1. Open the Apple Watch app on the iPhone used to manage the watch. 2. Tap My Watch, tap Family Watches, then tap a watch. 3. Tap Done, then tap Schooltime. 4. Turn on Schooltime, then tap Edit Schedule. 5. Choose the days and times you want Schooltime to be active on the watch. 6.
Exit Schooltime Your family member can temporarily exit Schooltime—to check their activity rings, for example. Tap the display, press and hold the Digital Crown, then tap Exit. If you exit Schooltime during scheduled hours, the Schooltime watch face returns when you lower your wrist. During non-scheduled hours, Schooltime remains inactive until the next scheduled start time, or until you tap in Control Center.
Play music on a managed Apple Watch If you’re part of a Family Sharing group that has an Apple Music family subscription, you can listen to Apple Music on your managed Apple Watch as long as you have a Wi-Fi or cellular connection. 1. Open the Music app on your managed Apple Watch, then do any of the following. • Tap Listen Now to see music chosen for you based on your listening habits. • Tap Radio to listen to Apple Music Radio and genre stations. • Tap Library to browse music saved on Apple Watch.
See activity and health reports for family members After setting up daily activity goals, you can see how active your family member was each day. With your family member’s permission, you can also view their health information. Set up activity goals for a family member For children with a managed Apple Watch, move goals are based on move minutes instead of active calories.
See health information If your family member has allowed you to, you can see additional information about their activity as well as hearing health and heart rate information. 1. Open the Health app on your iPhone, then tap Sharing. 2. Tap the name of your family member under Sharing With You. 3. Tap Health Categories, then tap a category. Add health details and Medical ID If you didn’t enter your family member’s health details during setup, follow these steps: 1.
Use Apple Cash Family on a family member’s Apple Watch If you’re the organizer for a Family Sharing group, you can set up Apple Cash so the children and teens in your family group can use their Apple Watch to make purchases and send and receive money in Messages. You can even limit who your child can send money to, get notified when they make transactions, and lock their account.
Basics Apps on Apple Watch Your Apple Watch comes with a collection of helpful apps. They include: App icon Apple Watch User Guide App name For more information Activity See Track daily activity with Apple Watch. Alarms See Alarms. App Store See Get apps from the App Store on Apple Watch. Audiobooks See Add audiobooks. Blood Oxygen (not available in all regions, Apple Watch Series 6, Apple Watch Series 7, and Apple Watch Series 8 only) See Set up Blood Oxygen. Calculator See Calculator.
App icon Apple Watch User Guide App name For more information ECG See ECG. Find Devices See Find devices. Find Items See Locate an AirTag. Find People See Find People. Heart Rate See Heart Rate. Home See Control your home. Mail See Read mail and Write and reply to mail. Maps See Maps. Medications See Medications. Memoji See Memoji. Messages See Read messages and Send messages. Mindfulness See Practice mindfulness. Music See Add music.
App icon Apple Watch User Guide App name For more information Photos See View photos. Podcasts See Add podcasts. Reminders See Reminders. Remote See Control Apple TV. Settings Look for this icon for references to relevant settings throughout the guide. Shortcuts See Use shortcuts. Sleep See Track your sleep. Stocks See Stocks. Stopwatch See Stopwatch. Timers See Quickly set a timer. Tips See View tips on Apple Watch. Voice Memos See Voice Memos.
Open apps on Apple Watch The Home Screen lets you open any app on your Apple Watch. The Dock gives you quick access to the apps you use the most. You can add up to 10 apps to the Dock to keep your favorites handy. Display your apps on a grid or in a list The Home Screen can display apps in a grid or list view. To choose one, follow these steps: 1. Touch and hold the Home Screen. 2. Choose Grid View or List View.
Open apps from the Home Screen How you open an app depends on which view you choose. • Grid view: Tap the app icon. If you’re already looking at the Home Screen, you can turn the Digital Crown to open the app that’s in the center of the display. • List view: Turn the Digital Crown, then tap an app. To return to the Home Screen from an app, press the Digital Crown once, then press it again to switch to the watch face (or, in grid view, tap on the Home Screen).
Choose which apps appear in the Dock You can choose to show the most recently used apps in the Dock or up to 10 of your favorite apps. • See recently used apps: Open the Settings app on your Apple Watch, tap Dock, then tap Recents. The most recently used app appears at the top of the Dock with other apps below, in the order they were last opened. You can also open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone, tap My Watch, tap Dock, then tap Recents.
Organize apps on Apple Watch Rearrange your apps in grid view 1. On your Apple Watch, press the Digital Crown to go to the Home Screen. If the screen is in list view, touch and hold the Home Screen, then tap Grid View. Or open the Settings app on your Apple Watch, tap App View, then tap Grid View. 2. Touch and hold an app, then tap Edit Apps. 3. Drag the app to a new location. 4. Press the Digital Crown when you’re done.
Remove an app from Apple Watch Touch and hold the Home Screen, tap Edit Apps, then tap the X to remove the app from your Apple Watch. It remains on your paired iPhone, unless you delete it there, too. In list view, you can also swipe the app left, then tap Apple Watch. to remove it from your Note: Not all apps can be removed from your Apple Watch. Adjust app settings 1. Open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone. 2. Tap My Watch, then scroll down to see apps you installed. 3.
Get more apps on Apple Watch Your Apple Watch includes apps for a variety of communication, health, fitness, and timekeeping tasks. You can also choose to install third-party apps you have on your iPhone, and get new apps from the App Store, either on Apple Watch or from your iPhone. All your apps are on a single Home Screen.
Tell time on Apple Watch There are several ways to tell time with your Apple Watch. • Raise your wrist: The time appears on the watch face, in the clock in grid view, and in the top-right corner of most apps. • Hear the time: Open the Settings app on your Apple Watch, tap Clock, then turn on Speak Time. Hold two fingers on the watch face to hear the time. Apple Watch can also play chimes on the hour. In the Settings app on Apple Watch, tap Clock, then turn on Chimes. Tap Sounds to choose Bells or Birds.
The Apple Watch status icons Status icons at the top of the screen give you information about your Apple Watch. Status icon What it means You have an unread notification. Swipe down on the watch face to read it. Apple Watch is charging. Apple Watch battery is low. Low Power Mode is on. Apple Watch is locked. Tap to enter the passcode and unlock. Water Lock is on, and the screen doesn’t respond to taps. Press and hold the Digital Crown to unlock. Do Not Disturb is turned on.
Status icon What it means Apple Watch is connected to its paired iPhone. An app on Apple Watch is using location services. Apple Watch is connected to a known Wi-Fi network. There’s wireless activity or an active process happening. The microphone is on. Apple Watch is connected to a cellular network. The number of green bars indicates signal strength. You’ve made yourself available to be reached on Walkie-Talkie. Tap the icon to open the Walkie-Talkie app.
Use Control Center on Apple Watch Control Center gives you an easy way to check your battery, silence your watch, choose a Focus, turn your Apple Watch into a flashlight, put your Apple Watch in airplane mode, turn on theater mode, and more. Open or close Control Center • Open Control Center: From the watch face, swipe up. From other screens, touch and hold the bottom of the screen, then swipe up. Note: You can’t open Control Center from the Home Screen on your Apple Watch.
Icon Apple Watch User Guide Description For more information Lock your watch with a passcode. See Lock or unlock Apple Watch. Turn on theater mode. See Use theater mode on Apple Watch. Make yourself available for WalkieTalkie. See Walkie-Talkie. Choose a Focus/Do Not Disturb. See Create a Focus schedule. Turn off Personal Focus. See Create a Focus schedule. Turn off Work Focus. See Create a Focus schedule. Turn off Sleep Focus. See Track your sleep. Turn on the flashlight.
Check Control Center status Icons at the top of Control Center give you information about the status of common settings on your Apple Watch. For example, a series of small icons may indicate that your Apple Watch is connected to your iPhone, Airplane mode is on, and your location has been requested by an app. To get details, just tap the group of icons at the top of Control Center. Rearrange Control Center You can rearrange the buttons in Control Center by following these steps: 1.
Turn on airplane mode Some airlines let you fly with your Apple Watch (and iPhone) turned on if you put them in airplane mode. By default, turning on airplane mode turns off Wi-Fi and cellular (on Apple Watch models with cellular) and keeps Bluetooth turned on. However, you can change which settings are turned on and off when you turn on airplane mode. • Turn on airplane mode on Apple Watch: Touch and hold the bottom of the screen, swipe up to open Control Center, then tap . Ask Siri.
Use theater mode on Apple Watch Theater mode prevents the Apple Watch display from turning on when you raise your wrist, so it stays dark. It also turns on silent mode and makes your Walkie-Talkie status unavailable, but you still receive haptic notifications. Touch and hold the bottom of the screen, swipe up to open Control Center, tap tap Theater Mode. When theater mode is on, you see , then at the top of the screen.
Turn on silent mode Touch and hold the bottom of the screen, swipe up to open Control Center, then tap . Note: If your Apple Watch is charging, alarms and timers will still sound even in silent mode. You can also open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone, tap My Watch, tap Sounds & Haptics, then turn on silent mode. Tip: When you get a notification, you can quickly mute your Apple Watch by resting the palm of your hand on the watch display for at least three seconds.
Find your Apple Watch If you lost your watch, use Find My to find it. 1. Open the Find My app on your iPhone. 2. Tap Devices, then tap your watch in the list. You can play a sound on your watch, tap Directions to see directions to it in Maps, mark it as lost, or erase it. You can also track your Apple Watch using Find My and iCloud. See Locate your Apple Watch and the Apple Support article If your Apple Watch is lost or stolen.
Use Focus on Apple Watch Focus helps you stay in the moment when you want to concentrate on an activity. Focus can reduce distractions—allowing only notifications you want to receive (ones that match your focus)—and lets other people and apps know you’re busy. You can choose from provided Focus options—Personal, Sleep, and Work.
Choose a Focus watch face You can choose a different watch face to display when each Focus is active. For example, when Work Focus is active, your Apple Watch can display the Simple watch face. 1. On your iPhone, go to Settings > Focus. 2. Tap Set Up next to a Focus or create a new Focus, tap Customize Focus, then tap Choose below the Apple Watch image. 3. Select a watch face, then tap Done.
Adjust brightness, text size, sounds, and haptics on Apple Watch Adjust brightness and text on Apple Watch Open the Settings app following: on your Apple Watch, then tap Display & Brightness to adjust the • Brightness: Tap the Brightness controls to adjust, or tap the slider, then turn the Digital Crown. • Text size: Tap Text Size, then tap the letters or turn the Digital Crown. • Bold text: Turn on Bold Text. You can also make these adjustments on your iPhone.
Adjust haptic intensity You can adjust the strength of the haptics—or wrist taps—Apple Watch uses for notifications and alerts. 1. Open the Settings app on your Apple Watch. 2. Tap Sounds & Haptics, then turn on Haptic Alerts. 3. Choose Default or Prominent. Or, on your iPhone, open the Apple Watch app, tap My Watch, tap Sounds & Haptics, then choose Default or Prominent. Turn Digital Crown haptics off or on On Apple Watch you feel clicks when you turn the Digital Crown to scroll.
Use Taptic Time When Apple Watch is in silent mode, it can tap out the time on your wrist with a series of distinct taps. 1. Open the Settings app on your Apple Watch. 2. Tap Clock, scroll down, then tap Taptic Time. 3. Turn on Taptic Time, then choose a setting—Digits, Terse, or Morse Code. • Digits: Apple Watch long taps for every 10 hours, short taps for each following hour, long taps for every 10 minutes, then short taps for each following minute.
See and respond to notifications on Apple Watch Apps can send notifications to keep you informed—meeting invitations, messages, noise alerts, and Activity reminders are just a few examples. Your Apple Watch can display notifications as they arrive, but if you don’t read one right away, it’s saved so you can check it later. WARNING: For important information about avoiding distractions that could lead to dangerous situations, see Important safety information. Respond to a notification when it arrives 1.
See notifications you haven’t responded to If you don’t respond to a notification when it arrives, it’s saved in Notification Center. A red dot at the top of your watch face shows you have an unread notification. To view it, follow these steps: 1. From the watch face, swipe down to open Notification Center. From other screens, touch and hold the top of the screen, then swipe down. Note: You can’t open Notification Center when viewing the Home Screen on your Apple Watch.
Change notification settings on Apple Watch By default, the notification settings for the apps on an Apple Watch that you set up for yourself mirror the settings on your iPhone. But you can customize how some apps display notifications. Note: Mirrored settings don’t apply to an Apple Watch you manage for a family member. Choose how apps send notifications 1. Open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone. 2. Tap My Watch, then tap Notifications. 3.
Tip: Some apps let you choose the specific kind of notifications you receive. For example, for Calendar, you can allow notifications only for certain things, like when you get an invitation or someone changes a shared calendar. For Mail, you can choose which email accounts are allowed to send notifications.
Change notification settings directly on Apple Watch You can manage other notifications preferences directly on your Apple Watch by swiping left on a notification and tapping . Options may include: • Mute 1 hour or Mute for Today: For the next hour or for the rest of the day, notifications are sent directly to Notification Center without your Apple Watch making a sound or displaying the notification. To see and hear these notification alerts again, swipe left on a notification, tap , then tap Unmute.
Manage your Apple ID settings on Apple Watch You can view and edit information associated with your Apple ID. You can add and edit your contact information, change your password, add a trusted phone number, and more. Edit contact information 1. Open the Settings app on your Apple Watch. 2. Tap [your user name]. 3. Tap Name, Phone Numbers, Email, then do any of the following: • Edit your name: Tap your name, then tap First, Middle, or Last.
View and manage subscriptions 1. Open the Settings app on your Apple Watch. 2. Tap [your user name]. 3. Tap Subscriptions, then tap a subscription to see information about it—its cost and length, for example. 4. Tap Cancel Subscription to end your subscription. Note: Some subscriptions must be canceled on your iPhone. View and manage your devices 1. Open the Settings app on your Apple Watch. 2. Tap [your user name]. 3. Scroll down, then tap a device to display information about it. 4.
Use shortcuts on Apple Watch The Shortcuts app on Apple Watch lets you trigger tasks with just a tap. With the shortcuts you create on your iPhone, you can quickly get directions home, create a top 25 playlist, and more. You can run shortcuts from the Shortcuts app or add them as complications to your watch face. Note: Not all shortcuts on iPhone are compatible with Apple Watch. Run a shortcut 1. Open the Shortcuts app on your Apple Watch. 2. Tap a shortcut. Add a shortcut complication 1.
Set up Handwashing on Apple Watch Your Apple Watch can detect when you start washing and encourage you to keep going for 20 seconds, the time recommended by global health organizations. Your Apple Watch can also notify you if you haven’t washed your hands within a few minutes of returning home. Turn on Handwashing 1. Open the Settings app on your Apple Watch. 2. Tap Handwashing, then turn on Handwashing Timer. When Apple Watch detects that you’ve started washing your hands, it starts a 20-second timer.
Connect Apple Watch to a Wi-Fi network By connecting your Apple Watch to a Wi-Fi network, you can continue to use many of its features, even when you don’t have your iPhone with you. Choose a Wi-Fi network 1. Touch and hold the bottom of the screen, then swipe up to open Control Center. 2. Touch and hold , then tap the name of an available Wi-Fi network. Wi-Fi networks compatible with Apple Watch are 802.11b/g/n 2.4GHz. 3.
Connect Apple Watch to Bluetooth headphones or speakers Play audio from Apple Watch on Bluetooth headphones or speakers without your iPhone nearby. Tip: If you have AirPods that you set up with your iPhone, they’re ready to use with your Apple Watch—just press play. Pair Bluetooth headphones or speakers You need Bluetooth headphones or speakers to listen to most audio on your Apple Watch (Siri, phone calls, voicemail, and voice memos play through the speaker on Apple Watch).
Reduce loud sounds Apple Watch can limit the loudness of your headphone audio to a set decibel level. 1. Open the Settings app on your Apple Watch. 2. Go to Sounds & Haptics > Headphone Safety, then tap Reduce Loud Sounds. 3. Turn on Reduce Loud Sounds, then set a level.
Unlock your Mac with Apple Watch If you have a Mac (mid-2013 or later) with macOS 10.13 or later, your Apple Watch can instantly unlock your Mac when it wakes from sleep. You need to be signed in to iCloud using the same Apple ID on both your Mac and Apple Watch. Tip: To find the model year of your Mac, click the Apple menu in the top-left corner of your computer screen, then choose About This Mac. The year your Mac was made is listed next to the model—for example, “MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2018).
Unlock your iPhone with Apple Watch To allow Apple Watch to unlock your iPhone for Siri requests or when an obstruction prevents Face ID from recognizing your face, do the following: 1. On iPhone, go to Settings > Face ID & Passcode, then enter your passcode. 2. Scroll down to Unlock With Apple Watch, then turn on the setting for your watch. If you have more than one watch, turn on the setting for each one. 3.
Use Apple Watch without its paired iPhone Use your Apple Watch without your iPhone nearby With Apple Watch with cellular and an activated cellular plan, you can stay connected even when away from your iPhone. For all other models of Apple Watch, there are still things you can do even when you are away from your iPhone and not connected to Wi-Fi.
If your Apple Watch is connected to Wi-Fi When your Apple Watch is connected to a Wi-Fi network, you can still do the following (even if your iPhone is turned off): • Get apps from the App Store • Send messages • Make phone calls (make phone calls if you have Wi-Fi calling enabled or want to make a FaceTime audio call and you’re within range of a Wi-Fi network) • Use Walkie-Talkie • Stream music, podcasts, and audiobooks to your Apple Watch • Add music • Check current weather conditions • Tr
Use Apple Watch with a cellular network With Apple Watch with cellular and a cellular connection to the same carrier used by your iPhone, you can make calls, reply to messages, use Walkie-Talkie, stream music and podcasts, receive notifications, and more, even when you don’t have your iPhone or a Wi-Fi connection. Note: Cellular service not available in all areas or with all carriers.
Apple Watch safety features Safety features on Apple Watch Your Apple Watch can be helpful in a variety of emergency situations. Apple Watch User Guide • Show important medical information on Apple Watch: You can create a Medical ID that appears on the lock screen of your Apple Watch. Should you need emergency help, those attending you can see such details as your age, blood type, medical conditions, and any allergies you may have. See Set up and view your Medical ID.
Set up and view your Medical ID on Apple Watch A Medical ID provides information about you that may be important in an emergency, like allergies and medical conditions. When you set up your Medical ID in the Health app on your iPhone, that information is also available on your Apple Watch. If you share your Medical ID, your Apple Watch can send your medical information to emergency services when you call or text 911 or use Emergency SOS (U.S. and Canada only).
Contact emergency services with Apple Watch In case of an emergency, use your Apple Watch to quickly call for help. Contact emergency services Do one of the following: • Press and hold the side button until the sliders appear, then drag the Emergency Call slider to the right. Your Apple Watch calls the emergency services in your region—for example, 911. (In some regions, you may be required to press a keypad number to complete the call.
You can use Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular), Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular), Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS + Cellular), Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS + Cellular), or Apple Watch Series 8 to make an emergency call in many locations, provided that cellular service is available.
Manage Fall Detection on Apple Watch With Fall Detection enabled, if Apple Watch detects a hard fall, it can help connect you to emergency services and send a message to your emergency contacts. If Apple Watch detects a hard fall and that you have been immobile for about a minute, it will tap your wrist, sound an alarm, and then attempt to call emergency services.
Manage Crash Detection on Apple Watch If your Apple Watch Series 8 or Apple Watch SE (2nd Generation) detects a severe car crash, it can help connect you to emergency services and notify your emergency contacts. When your Apple Watch detects a severe car crash, it will display an alert and automatically initiate an emergency phone call after 20 seconds unless you cancel.
Siri Use Siri on Apple Watch Useful Siri commands You can use Siri to perform tasks and get answers right on your Apple Watch. For example, use Siri to translate what you say into another language, identify a song and provide an instant Shazam result, or, after you ask a general question, display the first few search results along with a brief excerpt from each page. Just tap Open Page to view the page on Apple Watch. Try using Siri to do things that usually take you a couple of steps.
How to use Siri To make a Siri request, do any of the following: • Raise your wrist and speak into your Apple Watch. To turn off the Raise To Speak feature, open the Settings app tap Siri, then turn off Raise to Speak. • on your Apple Watch, Say “Hey Siri” followed by your request. To turn off “Hey Siri,” open the Settings app off Listen for “Hey Siri.” on your Apple Watch, tap Siri, then turn • Tap the Siri button on the Siri watch face.
Display captions and transcriptions of your Siri requests Your Apple Watch can display Siri captions and transcriptions of your Siri requests and Siri’s responses. To change either option, open the Settings app on your Apple Watch, tap Siri, then turn Always Show Siri Captions and Always Show Speech on or off. Type to Siri and Siri Pause Time If you have difficulty speaking, you can type Siri requests or ask Siri to wait longer for you to finish speaking. 1. Open the Settings app on your Apple Watch.
Listen and respond to notifications with AirPods and Beats headphones on Apple Watch Siri can read out notifications from many apps without having to unlock your iPhone when you’re using supported AirPods and Beats headphones. Siri avoids interrupting you and listens after reading notifications so you can reply without saying “Hey Siri.” Turn on Announce Notifications 1. Put your paired headphones in or on your ears, depending on the kind of headphones you have. 2. Pair them with Apple Watch. 3.
Reply to a message Say something like “Reply that’s great news.” Siri repeats what you said, then asks for confirmation before sending your reply. (To send replies without waiting for confirmation, open the Settings app on your Apple Watch, go to Siri > Announce Notifications, scroll to the bottom, then turn on Reply without Confirmation.) Stop Siri from reading a notification You can do any of the following: • Say something like “Stop” or “Cancel.” • Press the Digital Crown (AirPods Max).
Apple Watch faces Explore the Face Gallery on Apple Watch The Face Gallery in the Apple Watch app is the easiest way to see all of the available watch faces. When you find one that looks interesting, you can customize it, choose complications, then add the face to your collection—all from the gallery. Open the Face Gallery Open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone, then tap Face Gallery. Choose features for a face In the Face Gallery, tap a face, then tap a feature such as color or style.
Add complications in the Face Gallery 1. In the Face Gallery, tap a face, then tap a complication position, such as Top Left, Top Right, or Bottom. 2. Swipe to see which complications are available for that position, then tap the one you want. 3. If you decide you don’t want a complication in that position, scroll to the top of the list and tap Off. For a complete list of available complications for each watch face, see Faces and features. Add a face 1.
Customize the watch face Personalize your Apple Watch face so it looks the way you want and provides the functions you need. Choose a design, adjust colors and features, then add it to your collection. Switch faces at any time to see the right timekeeping tools—or to shake things up. The Face Gallery in the Apple Watch app is the easiest way to see all of the available watch faces, customize one, and add it to your collection. But, if your iPhone isn’t handy, you can customize the face right on your watch.
Add complications to the watch face You can add special features—called complications—to some watch faces, so you can instantly check things like stock prices, the weather report, or information from other apps you installed. 1. With the watch face showing, touch and hold the display, then tap Edit. 2. Swipe left all the way to the end. If a face offers complications, they’re shown on the last screen. 3.
View your collection You can see all your watch faces at a glance. 1. Open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone. 2. Tap My Watch, then swipe through your collection below My Faces. To rearrange the order of your collection, tap Edit, then drag or down. next to a watch face up Delete a face from your collection 1. With the current watch face showing, touch and hold the display. 2. Swipe to the face you don’t want, then swipe it up and tap Remove.
Share Apple Watch faces You can share watch faces with friends. Shared faces can include the complications included in watchOS as well as those created by third parties. Note: The recipient of the watch face must also have an Apple Watch with watchOS 7 or later. Share a watch face 1. On Apple Watch, show the watch face you want to share. 2. Touch and hold the display, then tap . 3. Tap the name of the watch face, then tap “Don’t include” for any complications that you don’t want to share. 4.
Apple Watch faces and their features Your Apple Watch comes with a variety of watch faces, most of which you can customize. See Customize the watch face to learn more. Look for software updates; the set of watch faces that follows might differ from what you see on your Apple Watch. Not all watch faces available in all regions or on all models. To see the latest set of watch faces, make sure your software is up to date.
Activity Digital With large, uniform fonts, this watch face shows the time in a digital format, along with your Activity progress.
Astronomy This watch face shows a continuously updating 3D model of the earth, moon, or solar system.
California This watch face features a mix of Roman and Arabic numerals.
Chronograph Pro Tap the bezel surrounding the main 12-hour dial on this watch face, and it transforms into a chronograph. Record time on scales of 60, 30, 6, or 3 seconds. Or select the tachymeter timescale to measure speed based on time travel over a fixed distance.
Contour (Apple Watch Series 7 and Apple Watch Series 8 only) This watch face gradually changes to highlight the current hour. The numerals are a custom font designed to fit into the edge of the display and move seamlessly from one hour to the next.
Count Up This watch face can be used to track elapsed time.
Explorer The Explorer watch face (available on Apple Watch with cellular) prominently features green dots, which indicate cellular signal strength.
GMT This watch face has two dials: a 12-hour inner dial that displays local time, and a 24-hour outer dial that lets you track a second time zone.
Gradient This watch face features gradients that move with the time.
Kaleidoscope Select a photo to create a watch face with evolving patterns of shapes and colors. Turn the Digital Crown to change the pattern.
Lunar This watch face depicts the relationship of the date and time to the phases of the moon.
Meridian This full-screen watch face features a classic look with four subdials.
Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse Let Mickey Mouse or Minnie Mouse give you a whimsical view of the time—their arms rotate to indicate the hours and minutes, while their feet tap out each second.
Modular This watch face has six complication slots in an easy-to-read typographic interface.
Modular Compact With this watch face, you can choose up to three complications as well as a digital or analog dial.
Modular Duo (Apple Watch Series 7 and Apple Watch Series 8 only) This watch faces features digital time and up to three complications. Two of them are large, rectangular options that let you see more details in the complications you care about most.
Nike Analog Designed in partnership with Nike, this analog-style watch face prominently displays the time in large numerals.
Nike Compact Based on Modular Compact, this face features a custom dial with three designs. Each design let you choose up to three complications.
Nike Digital Designed in partnership with Nike, this digital-style face prominently displays the time and includes a permanent complication for launching the Nike Run Club app.
Nike Hybrid This watch face features analog, digital, and Windrunner-inspired designs. It’s customizable in a variety of ways and includes up to five complications.
Numerals Duo This watch face displays large numbers in an Apple-designed font made specifically for Apple Watch. • Customizable features: Colors • Symbols (Arabic, Arabic Indic, Devanagari) • Style (Filled, Hybrid, Outline) Numerals Mono This watch face displays large numbers in an Apple-designed font made specifically for Apple Watch.
Photos This watch face displays a new photo every time you raise your wrist or tap the display. Choose an album, Memory, or up to 24 custom photos.
Playtime This watch face is a dynamic piece of art that’s unique to Apple Watch. Rotating the Digital Crown changes the background, and the characters react when you tap on the face. Portraits The Portraits watch face uses photos from the photo library on your iPhone. Layer effects are applied to photos of people, dogs, cats, and landscapes. You can choose from three different type styles and select up to 24 photos. A new photo appears each time you raise your wrist or tap the display.
Pride Analog This face is inspired by the rainbow flag. The threads of color move when you tap the face or turn the Digital Crown.
Pride Threads This face is inspired by the rainbow flag. The threads of color shimmer when you tap the face or turn the Digital Crown. • Customizable features: Background (Light, Dark) Pride Woven This face is inspired by the rainbow flag. The threads of color move when you turn the Digital Crown.
Simple This minimalistic and elegant watch face lets you add detail to the dial and features to the corners.
Solar Dial This watch face features a 24-hour, circular dial that tracks the sun as well as an analog or digital dial that moves opposite to the sun’s path. Tip: Tap the watch face to see the day’s length.
Stripes On this watch face you can select the number of stripes you want, choose colors, and rotate the angle.
Toy Story Your favorite Toy Story characters come to life with a raise of the wrist.
Unity This watch face is inspired by the colors of the Pan-African Flag. The shapes change as you move, creating a face that’s unique to you.
Utility This watch face is practical and functional; add up to three complications to display what you want to see at a glance.
World Time This watch face lets you track the time in 24 time zones at once. The locations around the outer dial represent the different time zones, while the inner dial shows the current time in each location. Tapping the globe centers it to the time zone you’re in, which is also noted by the arrow at 6 o’clock. The sun and moon icons represent sunrise and sunset where you are, and the light and dark zones on the globe reflect night and day moving across the earth.
X-Large For when you need the largest available display. When you add a complication, it fills the screen.
Apple Fitness+ All about Apple Fitness+ When you subscribe to Apple Fitness+, you get access to a catalog of workouts, including HIIT, Yoga, Core, Cycling, Strength, Treadmill (running and walking), Dance, and more. When you wear your Apple Watch during a workout, metrics, like heart rate and calories burned, are shared to your iPhone, iPad, or Apple TV while you work out, and sync with your daily activity data when you finish a workout. With iOS 16.
Choose a workout When it’s time to work out, you have lots of options. To help you pick, you can see details for every workout, like its playlist and music genre, whether the workout has closed captions, as well as any equipment you might need for the workout, such as dumbbells or a mat (most workouts do not require equipment). You can also preview the workout before you get started.
Subscribe to Apple Fitness+ You can choose to bundle your Apple Fitness+ subscription with other Apple services by subscribing to Apple One Premier. See the Apple Support article Bundle Apple subscriptions with Apple One. Note: Apple Fitness+ and Apple One Premier arenʼt available in all countries or regions. See the Apple Support article Availability of Apple Media Services. Get the Fitness app To use Apple Fitness+, you need the Fitness app on your iPhone, iPad, or Apple TV.
Set up Apple Fitness+ on Apple TV Your Apple Watch syncs with the Fitness app on Apple TV 4K or Apple TV HD with tvOS 14.3 or later, so you can work out with Apple Fitness+ at home, in the office, or while you’re traveling. Connect your Apple Watch to Apple TV To use Apple Fitness+ with Apple TV, you need to connect your Apple Watch. 1. Open the Fitness app on Apple TV. 2. Select your name, or select Other if you don’t see your name.
Browse Apple Fitness+ workouts and meditations Apple Fitness+ can help you find a workout, meditation, or routine that works for you. You can browse for individual workouts or meditations, start a program with multiple episodes, sort and filter workouts of a specific type, or choose a recommended workout based on your activity. Mindful Cooldown workouts begin at five minutes and all other workout types start at ten minutes, with new workouts added every week.
On iPhone or iPad, tap Show All to see a list of all trainers. • More of What You Do: Browse workouts with trainers you often work out with, and workout types you typically do with your Apple Watch or in other fitness apps that work with the Health app. • Try Something New: Explore workouts similar to what you already do, but with different trainers and suggested workout types to balance your routine.
Sort and filter workouts To make it easier to find the workout you’re looking for, you can sort and filter specific types of workouts (like Rowing or Dance) by trainer, length of the workout, music genre, and more. 1. Open the Fitness app on iPhone, iPad, or Apple TV. Then, if you’re on your iPhone, tap Fitness+. 2. Select a workout type, then do any of the following: • Sort workouts: Tap Sort, then select an option like Trainer or Time.
Start an Apple Fitness+ workout You can start an Apple Fitness+ workout from your iPhone, iPad, or Apple TV. Apple Fitness+ workouts are for all levels, so you can challenge yourself whether you’re just starting out or repeating your favorite workouts. In all workouts, additional trainers demonstrate modifications of the exercises to help you make the workout easier or more advanced.
Start a workout on Apple TV 1. Open the Fitness app, then choose who is working out. To learn more, see Set up Apple Fitness+ on Apple TV. 2. Select a workout type, then choose a workout, or choose a workout from one of the categories. To learn more about workout programs, smart suggestions, and more, see Browse Fitness+ workouts and meditations. 3. Do any of the following: • Preview the workout: Select Preview.
End and review a workout You can end a workout from the device playing the workout, or your Apple Watch. • On Apple Watch: Swipe right, then tap End. Your workout summary is displayed. Tap Done to return to the Workout app. • On iPhone or iPad: Tap , then tap End Workout. Your workout summary is displayed. Tap to add the workout to My Workouts, tap to share your workout, tap Mindful Cooldown to choose a cooldown workout, or tap Done to return to Apple Fitness+. • On Apple TV: Press the End Workout.
Work out together using SharePlay Group Workouts, powered by SharePlay, let you and up to 32 of your favorite people work out together. You can start a FaceTime call on your iPhone or iPad, then start a Group Workout in the Fitness app on iPhone, iPad, or Apple TV.
Start a Group Workout in the Fitness app on iPhone or iPad 1. Open the Fitness app on iPhone or iPad. Then, if youʼre on your iPhone, tap Fitness+. If you donʼt have the Fitness app on your device, you can download it from the App Store. 2. Select a workout, tap , then tap SharePlay. 3. In the To field, enter the contacts you want to work out with, then tap FaceTime. 4. When the FaceTime call connects, tap Let’s Begin.
Change what’s on the screen during an Apple Fitness+ workout or meditation Change onscreen metrics During your workout, you can track your progress onscreen for each of your rings, all shown in real time on your device. If you wear your Apple Watch during the workout, you can also track your heart rate and calories burned. Some workouts also display the Burn Bar, which shows how your metrics compare to others who have done the workout before.
Turn on captions and subtitles All Apple Fitness+ workouts and meditations support standard captions, as well as subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing (SDH). After you choose a workout, you can see if it includes closed captions and SDH below the length, music genre, and date added. • On iPhone or iPad: During a workout, tap , tap Subtitles, then choose a language.
Apps Activity Track daily activity with Apple Watch The Activity app on your Apple Watch keeps track of your movement throughout the day and encourages you to meet your fitness goals. The app tracks how often you stand, how much you move, and how many minutes of exercise you do. Three rings in different colors summarize your progress. The goal is to sit less, move more, and get some exercise by completing each ring every day. The Fitness app on your iPhone keeps a record of your activity.
Check your progress Open the Activity app on your Apple Watch at any time to see how you’re doing. The Activity app displays three rings. • The red Move ring shows how many active calories you’ve burned. • The green Exercise ring shows how many minutes of brisk activity you’ve done. • The blue Stand ring shows how many times in the day you’ve stood and moved for at least one minute per hour.
Check your trends In the Fitness app on iPhone, the Trends area shows you daily trend data for active calories, exercise minutes, stand hours, walking distance, stand minutes, cardio fitness, walking pace, and running pace. Trends compares your last 90 days of activity to the last 365. To see how you’re trending, follow these steps: 1. Open the Fitness app on your iPhone, then tap Summary. 2. Swipe up to see trends. 3. To learn how to turn a trend around, tap Show More. 4.
See your awards You can earn awards for personal records, streaks, and major milestones using your Apple Watch. To see all your awards, including Activity Competition awards and awards you’re making progress towards, follow these steps: 1. Open the Activity app on your Apple Watch. 2. Swipe left two times to view the Awards screen. 3. Scroll down to see your awards. Tap an award to learn more about it.
Share your activity from Apple Watch Keep your fitness routine on track by sharing your activity with your family and friends—you can even share with a trainer or coach. You can get notifications when your friends meet their goals, finish workouts, and earn achievements. Add or remove a friend If you’ve never shared activity before, open the Fitness app on your iPhone, then tap Sharing. Tap Get Started, then follow these steps: 1. Open the Activity app on your Apple Watch. 2.
Change your friend settings You can easily adjust friend settings. Just open the Activity app swipe left, tap a friend, scroll down, then do any of the following: • Mute notifications for the friend: Tap Mute Notifications. • Hide your activity from the friend: Tap Hide my Activity. • Remove the friend: Tap Remove Friend. on your Apple Watch, For more information, see the Apple Support article Share your Activity and compete with friends on your Apple Watch.
Alarms Add an alarm on Apple Watch Use the Alarms app to play a sound or vibrate your Apple Watch at a set time. Ask Siri. Say something like: “Set repeating alarm for 6 a.m.” Set an alarm on Apple Watch 1. Open the Alarms app on your Apple Watch. 2. Tap Add Alarm. 3. Tap AM or PM, then tap the hours or minutes. This step is unnecessary when using 24-hour time. 4. Turn the Digital Crown to adjust, then tap . 5. To turn the alarm on or off, tap its switch.
Delete an alarm 1. Open the Alarms app on your Apple Watch. 2. Tap the alarm in the list. 3. Scroll to the bottom, then tap Delete. Skip a wake-up alarm If you have a wake-up alarm that’s part of your sleep schedule, you can skip it for just that evening. 1. Open the Alarms app on your Apple Watch. 2. Tap the alarm that appears under Sleep | Wake Up, then tap Skip for Tonight. To learn how to create a sleep schedule, which includes wake-up alarms, see Set up Sleep on Apple Watch.
Set up Apple Watch as a nightstand clock with alarm 1. Open the Settings app on your Apple Watch. 2. Go to General > Nightstand Mode, then turn on Nightstand Mode. When you connect your Apple Watch to its charger with nightstand mode turned on, it displays charging status, the current time and date, and the time of any alarm you’ve set. To see the time, tap the display or lightly nudge your Apple Watch. Even nudging or tapping the table might work.
Audiobooks Add audiobooks to Apple Watch Apple Watch can sync audiobooks from Apple Books. Note: Audiobooks from other sources aren’t synced to Apple Watch. 1. Open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone. 2. Tap My Watch, then tap Audiobooks. 3. Tap Add Audiobook, then select audiobooks to add them to your Apple Watch. If there’s available storage space, the entire contents of the audiobook you’re currently listening to—as well as the one listed below Want to Read—are automatically synced to your Apple Watch.
Play audiobooks from your library If your Apple Watch is near your iPhone or connected to a Wi-Fi network (or a cellular network, for Apple Watch models with cellular), you can stream audiobooks from your audiobooks library to your Apple Watch. 1. Open the Audiobooks app on your Apple Watch. 2. Tap Library, then tap an audiobook to play it. You can also play audiobooks purchased from Apple Books by members of your Family Sharing group. On the Audiobooks screen, tap My Family, then tap an audiobook.
Control playback Turn the Digital Crown to adjust volume. Use these controls to play audiobooks: Play the audiobook. Pause playback. Skip ahead 15 seconds. Skip back 15 seconds. Playback speed. Options include 1x, 1 1/4x, 1 1/2x, 1 3/4x, 2x, and 3/4x. Choose a track or chapter.
Blood Oxygen Measure blood oxygen levels on Apple Watch Use the Blood Oxygen app on Apple Watch Series 6 or later to measure the percentage of oxygen your red blood cells carry from your lungs to the rest of the body. Knowing how well oxygenated your blood is can help you understand your overall health and wellness. Note: The Blood Oxygen app is not available in all regions. Blood Oxygen app measurements are not intended for medical use. Set up Blood Oxygen 1. Open the Settings app on your Apple Watch.
Measure your blood oxygen level The Blood Oxygen app periodically measures your blood oxygen level throughout the day if background measurements are turned on, but you can also take an on-demand measurement at any time. 1. Open the Blood Oxygen app on your Apple Watch. 2. Rest your arm on a table or in your lap, and make sure your wrist is flat, with the Apple Watch display facing up. 3. Tap Start, then hold your arm very still during the 15-second countdown. 4.
Calculator Use Calculator on Apple Watch In the Calculator app , you can perform basic arithmetic calculations. You can also quickly calculate a tip and split the check. Ask Siri. Say something like: “What’s 73 times 9?” or “What’s 18 percent of 225?” Perform a quick calculation 1. Open the Calculator app on your Apple Watch. 2. Tap numbers and operators to get a result. Split the check and calculate a tip 1. Open the Calculator app on your Apple Watch. 2.
Calendar Check and update your calendar on Apple Watch The Calendar app on your Apple Watch shows events you’ve scheduled or been invited to in the past six weeks and for the next two years (in List and Day view). Your Apple Watch shows events for all calendars on your iPhone or just those calendars you choose. See the iPhone User Guide for information about setting up the Calendar app on your iPhone. Ask Siri. Say something like: “What’s my next event?” See calendar events on Apple Watch 1.
Change how you view events To switch views, open the Calendar app option. on your Apple Watch, tap , then tap an • Up Next: Shows your upcoming events for the week. • Day: Shows just the events for this day. • List: Shows all your events from the last two weeks through the next two years. To see another day, swipe left or right if you’re in Day view; if you’re in List view or Up Next view, turn the Digital Crown.
Add an event By default, events you add to the Calendar app on your iPhone are synced to your Apple Watch. You can also create events right on your watch. • Use Siri: Say something like “Create a calendar event titled FaceTime with Mom for May 20 at 4 p.m.” • Use the Calendar app on Apple Watch: While viewing events in Up Next, Day, or List view, tap , then tap New Event.
Change “leave now” alerts If an event includes a location, you automatically get a “leave now” alert on your Apple Watch based on estimated travel time and traffic conditions. To choose a specific time interval such as two hours before the event, do the following: 1. Open the Calendar app on your iPhone. 2. Tap the event. 3. Tap Alert, then choose a different interval.
Camera Remote Use Camera Remote and timer on Apple Watch If you want to position your iPhone for a photo and then take the photo from a distance, you can use your Apple Watch to view the iPhone camera image and take the photo. You can also use your Apple Watch to set a shutter timer—this gives you time to lower your wrist and raise your eyes when you’re in the shot. To function as a camera remote, your Apple Watch needs to be within normal Bluetooth range of your iPhone (about 33 feet or 10 meters).
Review your shots Use the following actions to review your shots on your Apple Watch. • View a photo: Tap the thumbnail in the bottom left. • See other photos: Swipe left or right. • Zoom: Turn the Digital Crown. • Pan: Drag on a zoomed photo. • Fill the screen: Double-tap the photo. • Show or hide the Close button and the shot count: Tap the screen. When you’re finished, tap Close. Choose a different camera and adjust settings 1. Open the Camera Remote app 2. Tap on your Apple Watch.
Compass Use the Compass app on Apple Watch The Compass app shows the direction your Apple Watch SE or Apple Watch Series 5 or later is facing, as well as your current location and elevation. On Apple Watch SE and Apple Watch Series 6 and later, you can create Compass Waypoints and then find the distance and direction between them, and use Backtrack to retrace your steps. Note: If you remove the Compass app from your iPhone, itʼs also removed from Apple Watch.
Create and display Compass Waypoints On an Apple Watch SE or Apple Watch Series 6 and later with watchOS 9, you can add your current location as a waypoint in the Compass app. You can then see the distance and direction to each Compass Waypoint you create. 1. Open the Compass app 2. Tap on your Apple Watch. to add a waypoint. 3. Enter waypoint information such as label, color, or symbol (car or home, for example), then tap Done. 4.
Retrace your steps On an Apple Watch SE or Apple Watch Series 6 and later with watchOS 9, you can use the Compass app to track your route and then help you retrace your steps in case you get lost. Note: Backtrack is for use in remote settings—away from familiar places like your home or workplace—and outside densely populated areas without Wi-Fi. 1. Open the Compass app 2. Tap on your Apple Watch. , then tap Start to begin recording your route. 3. To retrace your steps, tap , then tap Retrace Steps.
If you see a red spinning radar screen If a red spinning radar screen appears when you open the Compass app, it may be caused by any of the following: Apple Watch User Guide • Apple Watch may be in a poor magnetic environment: Compass can be affected by magnetic materials in some watch bands. See the Apple Support article Use the compass on Apple Watch.
Contacts Contacts In the Contacts app , you can view, edit, and share contacts from other devices that use the same Apple ID. You can also create contacts and set up a contact card with your own information. See contacts on your Apple Watch 1. Open the Contacts app on your Apple Watch. 2. Turn the Digital Crown to scroll through your contacts. 3. Tap a contact to view information and notes. If you have an image associated with the contact, tap it to enlarge the image.
Communicate with contacts You can call, text, email, or begin a Walkie-Talkie conversation directly from the Contacts app. 1. Open the Contacts app on your Apple Watch. 2. Turn the Digital Crown to scroll through your contacts. 3. Tap a contact, then do any of the following: • Tap to see the contact’s phone numbers. Tap a phone number to call. • Tap to open an existing message thread or begin a new one. • Tap to create an email message.
Cycle Tracking Use Cycle Tracking on Apple Watch Use the Cycle Tracking app to log details about your menstrual cycle. You can add flow information and record symptoms such as headaches or cramps. Using information you’ve logged, the Cycle Tracking app can alert you when it predicts that your next period or fertile window is about to start. In addition to data you’ve logged, Cycle Tracking can use heart rate data to improve predictions.
Log your cycle on Apple Watch 1. Open the Cycle Tracking app on your iPhone. 2. Tap the buttons and choose options that describe your period—your flow level and symptoms, for example. The observations you provide appear in the Cycle log on iPhone. If you’ve turned on Period Notifications and Fertility Notifications in the Health app on iPhone, you will receive notifications on Apple Watch about upcoming periods, fertile window predictions, and on Apple Watch Series 8, retrospective ovulation estimates.
Receive retrospective ovulation estimates with Apple WatchSeries 8 When worn to sleep each night, your Apple Watch Series 8 can track temperature changes and use this data to help improve period predictions and provide retrospective ovulation estimates (not available in all regions*). Important: The Cycle Tracking app should not be used as a form of birth control. Data from the Cycle Tracking app should not be used to diagnose a health condition. Set up wrist temperature tracking 1.
ECG Record an electrocardiogram with the ECG app on Apple Watch Apple Watch Series 4 and later has an electrical heart rate sensor that, along with the ECG app , allows you to take an electrocardiogram (or ECG). To use the ECG app, update your iPhone 8 or later to the latest version of iOS and Apple Watch to the latest version of watchOS. The ECG app is not available on Apple Watch SE and not available in all regions. 1. Open the Health app on your iPhone, then follow the onscreen steps to set up ECG.
Find People, Devices, and Items Find People View a friend’s location with Apple Watch The Find People app is a great way to find people who are important to you and share your location with them. If friends and family members use iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple Watch SE, or Apple Watch Series 4 or later, and share their locations with you, they appear on a map, so you can quickly see where they are.
Find out where your friends are 1. Open the Find People app on your Apple Watch to see a list of your friends, with each friend’s approximate location and distance from you. Turn the Digital Crown to see more friends. 2. Tap a friend to see their location on a map and an approximate address. 3. Tap < in the top-left corner to return to your friends list. Or use Siri.
Use Apple Watch to get directions or contact a friend Use Find People to quickly get directions to a friend. Get directions to a friend 1. Open the Find People app on your Apple Watch. 2. Tap your friend, scroll down, then tap Directions to open the Maps app . 3. Tap the route to get step-by-step directions from your current location to your friend’s location. Contact a friend 1. Open the Find People app on your Apple Watch. 2.
Find Devices Find misplaced devices with Apple Watch The Find Devices app on Apple Watch can help you locate Apple devices you’ve lost or misplaced. To find your Apple devices you must connect them to your Apple ID. See the Apple Support article Set up Find My on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Mac to learn how. See the location of a device If your device is online, you can see its location in the Find Devices app.
Play a sound on your AirPods or Beats headphones If your AirPods or Beats headphones are paired with your Apple Watch, you can play a sound on them using Find Devices. For supported AirPods models, you can even play a sound on your AirPods if they are in their case. 1. Open the Find Devices app on your Apple Watch, then tap a device. 2. Tap Play Sound. If your AirPods or AirPods Pro are separated, you can mute one by tapping Left or Right to find them one at a time.
Mark a device as lost If your device is lost or stolen, you can turn on Lost Mode for your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Apple Watch, or lock your Mac. 1. Open the Find Devices app on your Apple Watch, then tap a device. 2. Tap Lost Mode, then turn on Lost Mode. When you mark a device as lost, the following occurs: Apple Watch User Guide • A confirmation email is sent to your Apple ID email address. • A message indicating the device is lost and how to contact you appears on the device’s Lock Screen.
Find Items Locate an AirTag or other item in Find Items You can use the Find Items app on your Apple Watch to locate a missing AirTag or thirdparty item that you’ve registered to your Apple ID. See the iPhone User Guide to learn how to set up an AirTag on your iPhone and add or update a third-party item in Find My on iPhone. See the location of an item Open the Find Items app on your Apple Watch, then tap an item you want to find.
Receive a notification when you’ve left an item behind To help keep you from misplacing your items, you can receive a notification when you’ve left them behind. You can also set Trusted Locations—locations where you can leave your item without receiving a notification. 1. Open the Find Items app on your Apple Watch. 2. Tap the item you want to set up a notification for. 3. Tap Notify When Left Behind, then turn on Notify When Left Behind.
Heart Rate Check your heart rate on Apple Watch Your heart rate is an important way to monitor how your body is doing. You can check your heart rate during a workout; see your resting, walking, workout, and post-workout heart rates, and your heart rate during a Breathe session; or take a new reading at any time. Note: Make sure that your wrist and your Apple Watch are clean and dry. Water and sweat can cause a poor recording.
Turn on heart rate data By default, your Apple Watch monitors your heart rate for the Heart Rate app, workouts, and Breathe and Reflect sessions. If you’ve turned off heart rate data, your can turn it back on. 1. Open the Settings app on your Apple Watch. 2. Go to Privacy & Security > Health. 3. Tap Heart Rate, then turn on Heart Rate. You can also open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone, tap My Watch, tap Privacy, then turn on Heart Rate.
Heart Health Your Apple Watch can tune in to your heart and send notifications when something out of the ordinary occurs. For example, your Apple Watch can notify you if your heart rate remains above a chosen threshold or below a chosen threshold after you’ve been inactive for at least 10 minutes. You can turn on heart rate notifications when you first open the Heart Rate app, or at any time later.
Show AFib history (not available in all regions) 1. If you have been diagnosed with AFib, open the Health app on your iPhone, then tap Browse. 2. Tap Heart, scroll down to Get More From Your Health, tap Set Up under AFib History, then follow the onscreen instructions. 3. To show your AFib history, open the Health app, tap Browse, tap Heart, then tap AFib History.
Home Control your home with Apple Watch The Home app provides a secure way to control HomeKit-enabled accessories, such as lights, locks, smart TVs, thermostats, window shades, and smart plugs. You can also send and receive Intercom messages on supported devices and view the video streams of HomeKit Secure Video cameras. With your Apple Watch, all your controls are right on your wrist. The first time you open the Home app on your iPhone, the setup assistant helps you create a home.
Control smart home accessories and scenes In the Home app on your Apple Watch, the relevant scenes and accessories for that moment appear near the top of the screen. For example, a coffee maker may appear in the morning and be replaced by your bedside lamp at night. You can see the rest of your accessories by scrolling up, then tapping Cameras, Favorites, or a room.
Send and receive Intercom messages from Apple Watch Using the Home app on Apple Watch, you can send an Intercom message to all members of your home. You can also send Intercom messages to specific rooms or zones. 1. Open the Home app on your Apple Watch. 2. Swipe down, then tap the Intercom button. 3. Say something like “Who ate the last piece of pizza?” 4. Tap Done.
Mail Read mail on Apple Watch Read mail on your Apple Watch, then reply using the QWERTY and QuickPath keyboard (not available in all languages, Apple Watch Series 7 and Apple Watch Series 8 only), dictation, Scribble, emoji, or a prepared response, or switch to your iPhone to type a response. WARNING: For important information about avoiding distractions that could lead to dangerous situations, see Important safety information. Read mail in a notification 1.
Switch to iPhone When you receive a message you want to read on your iPhone, follow these steps: 1. Wake your iPhone. 2. On an iPhone with Face ID, swipe up from the bottom edge and pause to show the App Switcher. (On an iPhone with a Home button, double-click the Home button to show the App Switcher.) 3. Tap the button at the bottom of the screen to open Mail. Write and reply to mail on Apple Watch Create a message 1. Open the Mail app on your Apple Watch. 2.
Compose a message You can compose a message in a variety of ways—most of them on a single screen. Tap the Create Message field, then do one or a combination of the following: • Use the QWERTY and QuickPath keyboard: (Not available in all languages, Apple Watch Series 7 and Apple Watch Series 8 only) Tap characters to enter them or use the QuickPath keyboard to slide from one letter to the next without lifting your finger. To end a word, lift your finger. Suggested words appear as you type.
Reply to a message on Apple Watch Scroll to the bottom of a message you’ve received in the Mail app , then tap Reply. If there are multiple recipients, tap Reply All. Tap Add Message, then do either of the following: • Send a smart reply: Scroll to see a list of handy phrases that you can use—just tap one to send it. To add your own phrase, open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone, tap My Watch, go to Mail > Default Replies, then tap Add reply.
Manage mail on Apple Watch Choose which mailboxes appear on Apple Watch 1. Open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone. 2. Tap My Watch, then go to Mail > Include Mail. 3. Tap the accounts you want to see on your Apple Watch under Accounts. You can specify multiple accounts—for example, iCloud and the account you use at work. 4. If you want, tap an account, then tap specific mailboxes to see their contents on your Apple Watch. By default you see messages from all inboxes.
Delete, mark as unread or read, or flag a message Open the Mail app bottom to: • on your Apple Watch, open a mail message, then scroll to the Mark a message unread or read: Tap “Mark as Unread” or “Mark as Read.” If you’re looking at the message list, swipe right on the message, then tap the Read or Unread button . • Delete a message: Tap Trash Message. If you’re looking at the message list, swipe left on the message, then tap • . Flag a message: Tap Flag.
Maps Find places and explore with Apple Watch Your Apple Watch has a Maps app directions. for exploring your surroundings and getting Ask Siri. Say something like: • “Where am I?” • “Find coffee near me.” WARNING: For important information about avoiding distractions that could lead to dangerous situations, see Important safety information. Search the map 1. Open the Maps app on your Apple Watch. 2. Tap Search, then tap to dictate or to scribble.
View a guide 1. Open the Maps app on your iPhone, tap the search field, swipe up, then do any of the following: • Tap a cover that appears below City Guides or Guides We Love. • Tap Explore Guides, browse the guides, then tap a cover. • Tap an entry below Browse by Publisher, then tap a cover. 2. Swipe up, then tap for example. next to a location’s name—the name of a park or restaurant, 3. Choose the guide you want to add the location to or tap New Guide. 4. Open the Maps app the location to.
Get info about a landmark or marked location 1. Tap the location marker on the map. 2. Turn the Digital Crown to scroll the information. 3. Tap < in the top-left corner to return to the map. Tip: To call a location, tap the phone number in the location info. To switch to your iPhone, open the App Switcher. (On an iPhone with Face ID, swipe up from the bottom edge and pause; on an iPhone with a Home button, double-click the Home button.) Tap the button at the bottom of the screen to open Phone.
Get directions on Apple Watch Ask Siri. Say something like: • “Directions to the nearest gas station?” • “Get directions home” • “How far to the airport?” Get directions 1. Open the Maps app on your Apple Watch. 2. Turn the Digital Crown to scroll to Favorites, Guides, and Recents. 3. Tap an entry to get driving, walking, transit, and cycling directions. Note: Not all transportation modes are available in all locations. 4.
See transportation options With suggested routes showing in the Maps app you begin. , you can select various options before • Choose an alternate route: If alternate routes appear, tap one to take it. • Switch to a driving, walking, transit, or cycling route: Tap Walking, Driving, Transit, or Cycling. • Avoid tolls or highways: With a driving route showing, tap > next to the destination’s address, then turn on an option.
Use Maps while en route Your Apple Watch has many ways to help keep you on the right path. Choose these options as you travel: • See turn-by-turn directions: When you start your journey, Apple Watch displays a list of each turn you’ll take, complete with street and highway names. Turn the Digital Crown to see upcoming turns, then tap the top of the display to return to the next turn you’ll take. Note: Location services must be turned on to use turn-by-turn directions.
Medications Track your medications on Apple Watch You can manage the medications, vitamins, and supplements you take in the Health app on your iPhone. In the Medications app on your Apple Watch, you can keep track of your medications and log them with reminders. Note: The Medications feature should be not used as a substitute for professional medical judgment.
Log your medications By default, your Apple Watch will remind you when it’s time to take your medications based on the schedule you’ve created in the Health app on iPhone. To log your medications, follow these steps. 1. If you’ve received a notification to log your medications, tap the notification. Otherwise, open the Medications app on your Apple Watch. 2. Tap the current medications schedule—the medications you take in the morning, for example. 3. Tap Log All as Taken.
Memoji Use Memoji on Apple Watch With the Memoji app , you can design your own personalized Memoji—choose skin color and freckles, hairstyle and color, facial features, headwear, glasses, and more. You can create multiple Memoji for different moods. Create Memoji 1. Open the Memoji app on your Apple Watch. 2. If you’re using the Memoji app for the first time, tap Get Started. If you’ve already made a Memoji, scroll down, then tap to add a new one. 3.
Edit Memoji and more Open the Memoji app on your Apple Watch, tap a Memoji, then choose an option: • Edit a Memoji: Tap features such as eyes and headwear, then turn the Digital Crown to choose a variation. • Create a Memoji watch face: Scroll down, then tap Create Watch Face. Return to the watch face and swipe left to see your new Memoji watch face. The watch face is also added to the watch face collection in the Apple Watch app on iPhone.
Messages Read messages on Apple Watch Read incoming text messages right on your Apple Watch, then reply using the QWERTY and QuickPath keyboard (not available in all languages, Apple Watch Series 7 and Apple Watch Series 8 only), dictation, Scribble, or a prepared response, or switch to your iPhone to type a response. WARNING: For important information about avoiding distractions that could lead to dangerous situations, see Important safety information. Read a message on Apple Watch 1.
See when messages were sent Tap a conversation in the Messages the conversation. conversation list, then swipe left on a message in Mute or delete a conversation • Mute a conversation: Swipe left on the conversation in the Messages conversation list, then tap . • Delete a conversation: Swipe left on the conversation in the Messages conversation list, then tap . Access photos, audio, music, and video in a message Messages can contain photos, audio, and videos.
Decide how to be notified 1. Open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone. 2. Tap My Watch, then tap Messages. 3. Tap Custom to set options for how you want to be notified when you receive a message. You won’t receive a notification if you’re using a Focus that doesn’t allow Messages notifications.
Send messages from Apple Watch In the Messages app on your Apple Watch, you can compose and send messages that contain not only text, but also images, emoji, Memoji stickers, and audio clips. You can also send money through Apple Pay and let people know where you are by including your location in a message. Create a message on Apple Watch 1. Open the Messages app on your Apple Watch. 2. Scroll to the top of the screen, then tap New Message. 3.
Compose a text message You can compose a message in a variety of ways—most of them on a single screen. After creating a message, tap the Create Message field, then do one or a combination of the following: • Use the QWERTY and QuickPath keyboard: (Not available in all languages, Apple Watch Series 7 and Apple Watch Series 8 only) Tap characters to enter them or use the QuickPath keyboard to slide from one letter to the next without lifting your finger. To end a word, lift your finger.
Send a smart reply, Memoji sticker, sticker, GIF, or audio clip You can also compose messages without entering a single character. Try one of these options after creating a message: • Send a smart reply: Scroll to see a list of handy phrases that you can use—tap one, then tap Send. To add your own phrase, open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone, tap My Watch, go to Messages > Default Replies, then tap Add Reply. To customize the default replies, tap Edit, then drag to reorder them or tap to delete one.
Send a sketch from Apple Watch You can use Digital Touch to send sketches to friends who have an Apple Watch or iPhone with iOS 10 or later. To see a sketch someone has sent you, tap the notification. 1. Create a message, then tap 2. Tap . to open the drawing canvas. 3. Use your finger to draw on the screen. 4. Tap the dot in the top-right corner to choose a different color. 5. Tap Done when you’re finished sketching, then tap Send.
Share your location To send someone a map showing your current location, scroll down, then tap Send Location. On your paired iPhone, make sure Share My Location is turned on in Settings > [your name] > Find My > Share My Location. Or, on your Apple Watch with cellular, open the Settings app , go to Privacy > Location Services, then turn on Share My Location. Contact the person you’re messaging 1. While viewing a conversation, scroll down. 2. Tap Details, then tap , , , or .
Reply to messages on Apple Watch Reply to a message Turn the Digital Crown to scroll to the bottom of the message, then choose how to reply. To quickly respond with a Tapback, touch and hold a specific message in a conversation, then choose a Tapback—like thumbs-up or a heart. Reply directly to one message in a conversation In a group conversation, you can respond to a specific message inline to help keep conversations organized. 1.
Mindfulness Use Apple Watch to practice mindfulness The Mindfulness app on your Apple Watch encourages you to set aside a few minutes a day to focus, center, and connect as you breathe. With an Apple Fitness+ subscription, you can listen to guided meditations on Apple Watch. Start a Reflect or Breathe session Open the Mindfulness app on your Apple Watch, then do one of the following: • Reflect: Tap Reflect, read the theme, focus your attention, then tap Begin.
Adjust mindfulness settings You can change how frequently you get mindfulness reminders, mute mindfulness reminders for the day, change your breath rate, and choose haptics settings. Open the Settings app following: on your Apple Watch, tap Mindfulness, then do any of the • Set mindfulness reminders: Under Reminders, turn Start of Day and End of Day on or off; tap Add Reminder to create additional reminders. • Get or stop a weekly summary: Turn Weekly Summary on or off.
Listen to guided meditations on Apple Watch (Apple Fitness+ subscription required) If you subscribe to Apple Fitness+, you can listen to guided meditations with your Apple Watch when it’s paired with AirPods or other Bluetooth headphones or speakers. Note: Apple Fitness+ isn’t available in all countries or regions. Start a guided meditation 1. Open the Mindfulness app on your Apple Watch. 2. Tap Fitness+ Audio Meditations. 3. Scroll to browse through the meditation.
Music Add music to Apple Watch When you add music to your Apple Watch, you can listen to it wherever you go, even when you don’t have your iPhone with you. You can add specific playlists and albums to your Apple Watch using the Apple Watch app on your iPhone. If you’re an Apple Music subscriber, you can also add music with the Music app directly on your Apple Watch. You don’t have to choose specific music to add to your Apple Watch if you’re an Apple Music subscriber.
Add a workout playlist to Apple Watch You can add a playlist from your music library that plays automatically when you start a workout in the Workout app on Apple Watch. 1. Open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone. 2. Tap My Watch, then tap Workout. 3. Tap Workout Playlist, then choose a playlist. The playlist is added to My Watch > Music in the Apple Watch app on your iPhone. Note: A workout playlist won’t play if you’re currently listening to other music or audio.
Play music on Apple Watch Use the Music app to choose and play music on Apple Watch. You can play music stored on Apple Watch, control music on your iPhone, and stream music from Apple Music and Apple Music Voice if you’re a subscriber. Note: Not all features are available in the Apple Music Voice Plan. For more information, see the Apple Support article About Apple Music Voice. Ask Siri.
Play music for you If you’re an Apple Music subscriber, you can play music chosen just for you. 1. Open the Music app on your Apple Watch. 2. Scroll to the top of the screen, then tap Listen Now to view a curated feed of playlists and albums based on your likes and dislikes. 3. Tap a category, tap an album or playlist, then tap . Open the queue When playing music, you can see a list of upcoming songs in the queue. 1. Open the Music app on your Apple Watch. 2. Play an album or playlist, then tap .
Control playback Turn the Digital Crown to adjust volume. Use these controls to play music on your Apple Watch and iPhone: Play the current song. Pause playback. Skip to the next song. Skip to the beginning of the song; double-tap to skip to the previous song. Shuffle or repeat music • Shuffle albums, songs, artists, from the Music screen: Tap an album, artist, or playlist, then tap . • Shuffle or repeat music from the playback screen: While viewing the playback screen, tap , then tap or .
Do more with Music on Apple Watch Tell Music what you like, add music to the library, and more On Apple Watch you can add music to your library, remove songs, mark what you do and don’t like, add songs to the queue, browse an artist’s music, and view the contents of albums and playlists. Do any of the following: • View options from the Now Playing screen: While playing music, tap option.
Listen to radio on Apple Watch In the Music app on Apple Watch, Radio is the home of Apple Music 1, Apple Music Hits, and Apple Music Country—three Apple Music stations that feature the latest music from a variety of genres as well as exclusive interviews. You can also listen to broadcast radio and featured stations crafted by music experts. No subscription is required to listen to Apple Music 1, Apple Music Hits, or Apple Music Country.
News Read news stories on Apple Watch The News app on your Apple Watch helps keep you up to date with current events, presenting stories selected with your interests in mind. Note: The News app is not available in all countries or regions. View stories in the News app You can view news stories in several ways: • Open the News app • Tap the News complication on a watch face. • Tap a news item on the Siri watch face. • Tap a notification from News. Read a news story 1.
Go to the next or previous news story 1. Open the News app on your Apple Watch. 2. Swipe left to read the next story, if one is available. 3. Swipe right to see the previous story. If you’ve scrolled to read the summary, tap Next Story at the bottom of the screen. Open news stories on iPhone 1. Open the News app on your Apple Watch. 2. Wake iPhone, then open the App Switcher.
Noise Measure noise levels with Apple Watch The Noise app measures the ambient sound levels in your environment using the microphone and duration of exposure. When Apple Watch detects that the decibel level has risen to a point where hearing could be affected, it can notify you with a tap on the wrist. Note: The Noise app uses the microphone to sample and measure the sound levels in your environment. Your Apple Watch doesn’t record or save any sounds to measure these levels. Set up the Noise app 1.
Monitor your environmental noise exposure with Apple Watch When you pair Apple Watch with your iPhone and set up the Noise app on Apple Watch, environmental sound levels are automatically sent from Apple Watch to the Health app on iPhone (watchOS 6 or later required). View the details about a noise notification When noise in your environment reaches a level that might affect your hearing, you can get a notification from Apple Watch on your iPhone.
Now Playing Use Now Playing on Apple Watch Now Playing lets you control audio playback on Apple Watch, iPhone, and other devices. Open Now Playing You can open Now Playing in the following ways: • Open the Now Playing app on your Apple Watch. • Press the side button, then tap Now Playing, which appears as the first item in the Dock. • Tap the Now Playing complication if you’ve added it to the watch face. Control music, podcasts, or audiobooks on iPhone 1.
Phone Answer phone calls on Apple Watch WARNING: For important information about avoiding distractions that could lead to dangerous situations, see Important safety information. Answer a call When you hear or feel the call notification, raise your wrist to see who’s calling. • Send a call to voicemail: Tap the red Decline button in the incoming call notification.
While you’re on a call If you’re on a call that doesn’t use FaceTime audio, you can switch a call to your iPhone, adjust the call volume, enter numbers using the keypad, and switch the call to another audio device. • Switch a call from your Apple Watch to your iPhone: While talking on your Apple Watch, unlock your iPhone, then tap the green button or bar at the top of the screen. You can quickly silence an incoming call by pressing the palm of your hand on the watch display for three seconds.
Make phone calls on Apple Watch Ask Siri. Say something like: • “Call Max” • “Dial 555 555 2949” • “Call Pete FaceTime audio” Make a call 1. Open the Phone app on your Apple Watch. 2. Tap Contacts, then turn the Digital Crown to scroll. 3. Tap the contact you want to call, then tap the phone button. 4. Tap FaceTime Audio to start a FaceTime audio call, or tap a phone number. 5. Turn the Digital Crown to adjust volume during the call.
Make calls over Wi-Fi If your cellular carrier offers Wi-Fi calling, you can use your Apple Watch to make and receive calls over Wi-Fi instead of the cellular network—even when your paired iPhone isn’t with you or is turned off. Your Apple Watch just has to be within range of a Wi-Fi network that your iPhone has connected to in the past. To see if your carrier offers Wi-Fi calling, see the Apple Support article Make a call with Wi-Fi calling, and enable Wi-Fi calling on your iPhone. 1.
Use Dual SIM iPhone with Apple Watch If you set up multiple cellular plans using an iPhone with Dual SIM, you can add multiple lines to your Apple Watch with cellular, then choose the one your watch uses when it connects to cellular networks. Note: Each iPhone cellular plan must be provided by a supported carrier and must support Apple Watch with cellular. Set up multiple carrier plans You can add one plan when you set up your watch for the first time.
How Apple Watch receives messages when using multiple plans • When Apple Watch is connected to your iPhone: You can get messages from both plans. If you respond to a message, your watch automatically responds from the line that received the message. • When your Apple Watch is connected to cellular and away from your iPhone: You can get SMS messages from your active plan. If you respond to an SMS message, your Apple Watch automatically texts back from the line that received the message.
Photos Choose a photo album and manage storage on Apple Watch With the Photos app on your Apple Watch, you can view photos from the iPhone album of your choice, featured photos, and Memories. Choose the album to store on Apple Watch When you first get an Apple Watch, it’s set to display photos from your Favorites album— photos you tagged as favorites—but you can change the album it uses. 1. Open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone. 2. Tap My Watch, go to Photos > Sync Album, then choose the album.
Stop photo syncing If you don’t want your iPhone to sync Memories, featured photos, or photos from an album you’ve chosen, follow these steps: 1. Open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone. 2. Tap My Watch, tap Photos, then turn off Photo Syncing. Limit photo storage on Apple Watch The number of photos stored on your Apple Watch depends on available space. To save space for songs or other content, you can limit the number of photos stored on it. 1. Open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone. 2.
View photos and Memories on Apple Watch On Apple Watch, browse your photos in the Photos app watch face. and show a photo on your Browse photos in the Photos app on Apple Watch Open the Photos app on your Apple Watch and use these actions to browse your photos. 1. Tap a memory, Featured Photos, or an album you’ve synced to your Apple Watch. 2. Tap a photo to view it. 3. Swipe left or right to see other photos. Apple Watch User Guide • Turn the Digital Crown to zoom, or drag to pan a photo.
View a memory on the watch face In addition to viewing Memories in the Photos app them on the Siri and Photos watch faces. on your Apple Watch, you can view • See a recent memory from the Siri watch face: Choose the Siri watch face, then tap a memory. • See photos from Memories on the Photos watch face: Open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone, tap Face Gallery, tap the Photos watch face, then tap Dynamic.
Podcasts Add podcasts to Apple Watch When you add podcasts to your Apple Watch, you can listen to them wherever you go, even when you don’t have your iPhone with you. You can add podcast episodes to your Apple Watch using the Apple Watch app on your iPhone, or add episodes directly on your Apple Watch.
Follow and unfollow podcasts using your Apple Watch You can follow podcasts directly from your Apple Watch. 1. Open the Podcasts app on your Apple Watch. 2. Do any of the following: • Tap Listen Now, tap You Might Like, tap a show, then tap Follow. • Tap Search, enter the name of a podcast, tap the show, then tap Follow. 3. Tap , then choose a number of episodes to download when your Apple Watch is connected to power. To unfollow a show, tap Library, tap the show, tap See downloaded podcasts 1.
Play podcasts on Apple Watch Play podcasts stored on Apple Watch 1. After you connect Apple Watch to Bluetooth headphones or speakers, open the Podcasts app on your Apple Watch. 2. Do any of the following. • Turn the Digital Crown to scroll through the artwork, then tap a podcast to play it. • Tap Library, tap Downloaded, then tap a podcast to play it. Play podcasts from iPhone 1. Open the Podcasts app on your Apple Watch. 2. Tap On iPhone. 3. Tap a category, navigate to an episode, then tap it.
Control playback Turn the Digital Crown to adjust volume. Use these controls to play podcasts on your Apple Watch: Play the current podcast. Pause playback. Skip ahead 30 seconds. Skip back 15 seconds. Playback speed. Options include 1x, 1 1/2x, 2x, and 1/2x. Choose an episode of the currently playing podcast. Change Podcasts settings You can change a number of Podcasts settings, right on your Apple Watch. 1. Open the Settings app on your Apple Watch. 2.
Reminders Set and respond to reminders on Apple Watch Your Apple Watch notifies you of reminders you create in the Reminders app on your Apple Watch or iPhone—and on any other iOS device, iPad, or Mac where you’re signed in with your Apple ID. See the iPhone User Guide for information about setting up the Reminders app on your iPhone. See your reminders 1. Open the Reminders app on your Apple Watch. 2. Tap a list to open it. 3.
Respond to a reminder notification • If you see the reminder notification when it arrives: Tap the notification, swipe (or turn the Digital Crown to scroll) the reminder, then tap Mark as Completed, or choose a time to be reminded. • If you discover the notification later: Tap it in your list of notifications, then scroll and respond. Create a reminder • Use Siri: Say something like: “Remind me to pick up my dry cleaning at 5 PM.” You can also use Siri to create a list on Apple Watch.
Edit a reminder You can manage and edit reminders on an Apple Watch that you set up for yourself. 1. Open the Reminders app on your Apple Watch. 2. Tap a list, tap a Reminder, tap Edit, then do any of the following: • Rename the reminder: Tap the name of the reminder, then enter a new name using the QWERTY and QuickPath keyboard (not available in all languages, Apple Watch Series 7 and Apple Watch Series 8 only), dictation, Scribble, or emoji. Note: Scribble is not available in all languages.
Remote Use Apple Watch to control music on a Mac or PC Use the Remote app same Wi-Fi network. on your Apple Watch to play music on a computer that’s on the Add a music library 1. Open the Remote app on your Apple Watch. 2. Tap Add Device. • If you’re using the Music app on a Mac with macOS 10.15 or later: Open Apple Music and select your device from the list of devices shown with your library. • If you’re using iTunes on your Mac or PC: Click the Remote button near the top left of the iTunes window.
Control Apple TV with Apple Watch You can use Apple Watch as a remote control for an Apple TV when you’re connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Pair your Apple Watch with Apple TV If your iPhone has never joined the Wi-Fi network that the Apple TV is on, join it now, then follow these steps: 1. Open the Remote app on your Apple Watch. 2. Tap your Apple TV. If you don’t see it listed, tap Add Device. 3.
Unpair and remove Apple TV 1. On the Apple TV, go to Settings > Remotes and Devices > Remote App and Devices. 2. Tap your Apple Watch under Remote App, then tap Unpair Device. 3. Open the Remote app appears, tap Remove.
Sleep Track your sleep with Apple Watch With the Sleep app on Apple Watch, you can create bedtime schedules to help you meet your sleep goals. Wear your watch to bed, and Apple Watch can estimate the time you spent in each sleep stage—REM, Core, and Deep—as well as when you might have woken up. When you wake up, open the Sleep app to learn how much sleep you got and see your sleep trends over the past 14 days.
Set up Sleep on Apple Watch 1. Open the Sleep app on your Apple Watch. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions. You can also open the Health app on iPhone, tap Browse, tap Sleep, then tap Get Started (under Set Up Sleep). Change or turn off your next wake-up alarm 1. Open the Sleep app on your Apple Watch. 2. Tap your current bedtime. 3. To set a new wake-up time, tap the wake-up time, turn the Digital Crown to set a new time, then tap .
Change or add a sleep schedule 1. Open the Sleep app on your Apple Watch. 2. Tap Full Schedule, then do one of the following: • Change a sleep schedule: Tap the current schedule. • Add a sleep schedule: Tap Add Schedule. • Change your sleep goal: Tap Sleep Goal, then set the amount of time you want to sleep. • Change Wind Down time: Tap Wind Down, then set the amount of time you want the Sleep Focus to be active before bedtime.
View your recent sleep history 1. Open the Sleep app on your Apple Watch. 2. Scroll down to see the amount of sleep you got the night before, the time spent in each sleep stage, and your sleep average over the last 14 days. To see your sleep history on iPhone, open the Health app on iPhone, tap Browse, then tap Sleep. For more details—the average time you spent in each sleep stage, for example—tap Show More Sleep Data.
Track your nightly wrist temperature with Apple WatchSeries 8 Wear Apple Watch Series 8 to bed to track nightly changes in your wrist temperature, which can provide insight into your well-being. In addition, Cycle Tracking can use wrist temperature data to improve period predictions and provide retrospective ovulation estimates. To establish your temperature baseline, wear your Apple Watch to bed with Sleep Tracking turned on.
Stocks Track stocks on Apple Watch Use the Stocks app on Apple Watch to see info on the stocks you follow on your iPhone. See the iPhone User Guide for more information about using the Stocks app on your iPhone. Ask Siri. Say something like: “What was today’s closing price for Apple stock?” Add and remove stocks Your Apple Watch displays the stocks found in the Stocks app on your iPhone, but you can add and remove stocks right on your Apple Watch.
See stock data on Apple Watch 1. Open the Stocks app on your Apple Watch. 2. Tap a stock in the list. 3. Tap < in the top-left corner to return to the stocks list, or turn the Digital Crown to scroll to the next stock in the list. Choose the stock shown on the Siri watch face 1. Open the Settings app on your Apple Watch. 2. Go to Stocks > Selected Stock, then choose a stock.
Stopwatch Time events with a stopwatch on Apple Watch Time events with accuracy and ease. Apple Watch can time full events (up to 11 hours, 55 minutes) and keep track of lap or split times, then show the results as a list, a graph, or live on your watch face. The Chronograph and Chronograph Pro watch faces have the stopwatch built in. Open and choose a stopwatch 1.
Start, stop, and reset the stopwatch Open the Stopwatch app following: on your Apple Watch, choose a format, then do any of the • Start: Tap the Start button (the green button on the analog stopwatch). • Record a lap: Tap the Lap button (the white button on the analog stopwatch). • Record the final time: Tap the Stop button (the red button on the analog stopwatch). • Reset the stopwatch: With the stopwatch stopped, tap the Reset button (the white button on the analog stopwatch).
Timers Set timers on Apple Watch The Timers app on Apple Watch can help you keep track of time. You can set multiple timers that track time for up to 24 hours. Ask Siri. Say something like: “Set a timer for 20 minutes.” Quickly set a timer 1. Open the Timers app on your Apple Watch. 2. To quickly start a timer, tap a duration (like 1, 3, or 5 minutes) or tap a timer you’ve recently used below Recents. To create a custom timer, swipe down, then tap Custom.
Create multiple timers 1. Open the Timers app on your Apple Watch. 2. Create and start a timer. Tip: To assign a label such as “Pizza” to a timer, use Siri to create the timer. Raise your Apple Watch, then say something like “Set a 12 minute pizza timer.” 3. Tap < to return to the Timers screen, then create and start another timer. All your running timers appear on the Timers screen. Tap resume.
Tips Tips In the Tips app Apple Watch. , see collections of tips that help you get the most from your Get Tips Use the Tips app on your Apple Watch to discover new features in watchOS, learn how to customize your watch, and much more. View tips on Apple Watch 1. Open the Tips app on your Apple Watch. 2. Tap a tips collection, then scroll down to read the tip. If a tip is animated, tap to replay the animation. 3.
Voice Memos Record and play voice memos on Apple Watch Use the Voice Memos app on Apple Watch to record personal notes. Record a voice memo 1. Open the Voice Memos app 2. Tap . 3. Tap to end the recording. Play a voice memo 1. Open the Voice Memos app on your Apple Watch. on your Apple Watch. 2. Tap a recording on the Voice Memos screen, then tap to play it. 3. To edit the name of the recording or delete the recording, tap Delete.
Walkie-Talkie Use Walkie-Talkie on Apple Watch Walkie-Talkie is a fun, simple way to connect with another user with a compatible Apple Watch. Like using a real walkie-talkie, press a button to talk, and release to listen when you’re ready for them to reply. Walkie-Talkie requires that both participants have connectivity—through a Bluetooth connection to the iPhone, Wi-Fi, or cellular. Note: Walkie-Talkie is not available in all regions. Invite a friend to use Walkie-Talkie 1.
Have a Walkie-Talkie conversation 1. Open the Walkie-Talkie app on your Apple Watch. 2. Tap your friend’s name. 3. Touch and hold the Talk button, then speak. If your friend has made themselves available, Walkie-Talkie opens on their Apple Watch and they’ll hear what you said. To adjust the volume while you’re talking, turn the Digital Crown. Talk with a single tap If you have difficulty keeping your finger pressed on the Talk button, you can use a single tap to talk. 1.
Wallet and Apple Pay About Wallet on Apple Watch Use the Wallet app to keep your cards and passes in one place for easy access.
Set up Apple Pay on Apple Watch Add a card to Apple Watch with your iPhone 1. Open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone. 2. Tap My Watch, then tap Wallet & Apple Pay. 3. If you have cards on your other Apple devices, or cards that you recently removed, tap Add next to a card you want to add, then enter the card’s CVV. 4. For any other card, tap Add Card, then follow the onscreen instructions. Your card issuer may require additional steps to verify your identity.
Choose your default card 1. Open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone. 2. Tap My Watch, tap Wallet & Apple Pay, tap Default Card, then select the card. Reorder payment cards Open the Wallet app position. on your Apple Watch, touch and hold a card, then drag it to a new On a managed Apple Watch, you can touch and drag both payment cards and passes. Remove a card from Apple Pay 1. Open the Wallet app on your Apple Watch. 2. Tap to select a card. 3. Scroll down, then tap Remove.
Make purchases with Apple Watch Pay for a purchase in a store with Apple Watch 1. Double-click the side button. 2. Scroll to choose a card. 3. Hold your Apple Watch within a few centimeters of the contactless card reader, with the display facing the reader. A gentle tap and beep confirm that the payment information was sent. You receive a notification in Notification Center when the transaction is confirmed.
Send, receive, and request money with Apple Watch (U.S. only) In addition to using Apple Cash to make purchases in stores, you can use it to send money to friends and family. It’s as simple as sending a message or using Siri. You can request and receive money just as easily. Note: Apple Cash isn’t available in all regions and is supported on iPhone SE and iPhone 6 and later. See the iPhone User Guide for details on using Apple Pay and Apple Cash. Send a payment from Apple Watch Ask Siri.
Cancel a payment You can cancel a payment as long as the recipient hasn’t already accepted it. 1. Open the Wallet app on your Apple Watch. 2. Tap to select a card, then scroll the list of transactions. 3. Tap the unpaid transaction, then tap Cancel Payment. You can also open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone, tap My Watch, tap Wallet & Apple Pay, then tap your Apple Cash card. Tap Transactions, tap the unpaid transaction, then tap Cancel Payment.
Manage Apple Cash with Apple Watch (U.S. only) When you're sent money with Apple Cash, it’s added to your Apple Cash card in Wallet. You can use Apple Cash right away wherever you would use Apple Pay—in stores, in apps, and on the web. You can also transfer your Apple Cash balance to your bank account. If you’re the organizer for your family sharing group, you can set up Apple Cash Family for family members.
Add and use passes in Wallet on Apple Watch Use the Wallet app on your Apple Watch to keep your boarding passes, event tickets, coupons, student ID cards, and more in one place for easy access. Passes in Wallet on your iPhone automatically sync to your Apple Watch. Use a pass on your Apple Watch to check in for a flight, redeem a coupon, or get into your dorm. Set options for your passes 1. Open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone. 2. Tap My Watch, then tap Wallet & Apple Pay.
Use a contactless pass or student ID card With a contactless pass or student ID card, you can use your Apple Watch to present your pass or card at a contactless reader. • If you have a contactless pass and a notification appears: Tap the notification. If there’s no notification, double-click the side button, and hold your Apple Watch within a few centimeters of the reader, with the display facing the reader.
Use rewards cards on Apple Watch If you have a rewards card from a supporting merchant, you can add it to Wallet, then present it to a contactless reader as part of your transaction using your Apple Watch. Add a rewards card to Apple Watch You can add a rewards card from an email or website link, a message, or from a notification sent to your iPhone. • Email or website link: Look for an “Add to Apple Wallet” link. Tap the link to add the rewards card to Wallet.
Pay with Apple Watch on Mac On websites that support Apple Pay, you can start a purchase in Safari on your Mac and complete the payment with your Apple Watch. To confirm payments on your Apple Watch, you need to be signed in to iCloud with the same Apple ID on your iPhone and your Mac. Your Apple Watch and Mac need to be near each other and connected to Wi-Fi. Shop on your Mac and pay on Apple Watch 1. When you’re shopping online in Safari on your Mac, choose the Apple Pay option during checkout. 2.
Use transit cards with Apple Watch On your Apple Watch, you can use a transit card with Apple Pay where accepted to pay your fare. See the Apple Support article Ride transit with Apple Pay. Note: Apple Pay may not be available in all areas, and Apple Pay features may vary by area. If a preferred card is not required by a transit system, you can use a payment card in Wallet to pay for transit without double-clicking the side button.
Use your driver’s license or state ID in Wallet on iPhone and Apple Watch (U.S. only) You can easily and securely add your driver’s license or state ID to the Wallet app, then use your iPhone or Apple Watch to present your license or ID at select TSA security checkpoints. (The driver’s license or state ID must be issued by a participating state.) See IDs in Wallet on the Apple website. Add your license or ID to iPhone and Apple Watch 1. Open the Wallet app on your iPhone. 2. Tap the Add button . 3.
Present your license or ID on Apple Watch 1. Hold the display of your Apple Watch near the identity reader. 2. Review the information to be shared. 3. Double-click the side button on your Apple Watch to present your license or ID. A checkmark appears when you successfully present your license or ID. To use your license or ID on your Apple Watch, you must unlock your iPhone using Face ID or Touch ID each time you put on your watch.
Access your car, home, workplace, and hotel room with keys in Wallet on Apple Watch In the Wallet app hotel room. on your Apple Watch, you can store keys to your car, home, and Unlock and start your car (Apple Watch Series 5 and later) Unlock, lock, and start your car just by being near a compatible car. Ultra Wideband provides precise spatial awareness, ensuring that you won’t be able to lock your iPhone or Apple Watch in your car or start your vehicle when iPhone or Apple Watch isn’t inside.
Unlock your home With some HomeKit-compatible smart locks, you can unlock your door with a home key in Apple Wallet on a supported iPhone or Apple Watch. You add a home key to Apple Wallet with the Home app on your iPhone. When you have a home key on your iPhone or Apple Watch, just place your device near the lock to unlock it. You can use the Home app to share access with other people. To set up a home key, follow these steps: 1. Add a supported lock to the Home app on your iPhone. 2.
Use COVID-19 vaccination cards in Wallet on Apple Watch With iOS 15 or later, you can securely download verifiable COVID-19 vaccination and lab records and store them in the Health app on your iPhone. Once downloaded, you can easily add the vaccination record to the Wallet app on iPhone. That vaccination record is then automatically added to your Apple Watch (iOS 15.1 and watchOS 8.1 and later; supported by certain healthcare providers and authorities).
Weather Check the weather on Apple Watch Ask Siri. Say something like: “What’s tomorrow’s forecast for Honolulu?” Check weather conditions • See the current temperature and conditions for the day: Open the Weather app on your Apple Watch. Tap a city, then tap the display to cycle through hourly forecasts of rain, conditions, or temperature. • See air quality, UV index, wind speed, humidity, and visibility information, and a 10-day forecast: Tap a city, then scroll down.
Change weather metrics When viewing the list of cities in the Weather app display below each city. , you can choose a different metric to 1. Open the Weather app on your Apple Watch. 2. At the top of the screen, tap Viewing. 3. Choose Conditions, Precipitation, or Temperature. Choose your default city 1. Open the Settings app on your Apple Watch. 2. Tap Weather, tap Default City, then choose a city. You can also open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone, tap My Watch, then go to Weather > Default City.
Workout Work out with Apple Watch The Workout app on your Apple Watch gives you tools to manage your individual workout sessions. You can set specific goals, such as time, distance, or calories. Your Apple Watch tracks your progress, nudges you along the way, and summarizes your results. You use the Fitness app on your iPhone to review your complete workout history. watchOS 9 offers several new Workout enhancements.
Start a workout on Apple Watch Start a workout 1. Open the Workout app on your Apple Watch. 2. Turn the Digital Crown to the workout you want to do. Tap Add Workout at the bottom of the screen for sessions like kickboxing or surfing. 3. When you’re ready to go, tap the workout. As you use the app and choose workouts, the order of workouts reflects your preferences. For more information about the types of workouts you can do with Apple Watch, see the Apple Support article About Workout Types. Ask Siri.
Set a pace for an outdoor run workout Choose a target pace for an outdoor run, and your Apple Watch shows if you’re ahead or behind that pace. 1. Open the Workout app on your Apple Watch. 2. Turn the Digital Crown to scroll to Outdoor Run, then tap . 3. Tap Create Workout, then tap Pacer. 4. Adjust the distance—5 miles, for example—then tap Next. 5. Adjust the target time for running that distance, then tap Done.
Combine multiple activities in a single workout 1. Open the Workout app on your Apple Watch. 2. Begin your first workout—an outdoor run, for example. 3. When you’re ready to start a different activity—like an outdoor bike ride—swipe right, tap , then choose the workout. 4. When you finish all your activities, swipe right, then tap End. 5. Turn the Digital Crown to scroll through the results summary. 6. Scroll to the bottom and tap Done to save the workout.
Adjust Apple Watch during a workout Your Apple Watch can be an active partner even during your workout. While working out you can do the following: • Check your progress: Raise your wrist to see your workout stats, including your goal completion ring, elapsed time, average pace, distance covered, calories burned, and heart rate. (There’s no goal ring if you haven’t set a goal.) Turn the Digital Crown to see additional Workout Views, which can include Segment, Power, and Elevation.
Automatic track workouts on Apple Watch With watchOS 9.2, your Apple Watch automatically detects when you arrive at a track. When you start an Outdoor Run workout, your watch offers to start a Track workout. Begin a Track workout 1. Open the Workout app on your Apple Watch. 2. Tap Outdoor Run. If your Apple Watch detects that you’re at a track, you’re prompted to choose a lane. 3. Tap Choose Lane, use the plus or minus button to choose a lane, then tap Confirm. 4.
End and review your workout on Apple Watch End the workout on Apple Watch When you reach your goal, you hear a tone and feel a vibration. If you’re feeling good and want to continue, go ahead—your Apple Watch continues to collect data until you tell it to stop. When you’re ready to end your workout: 1. Swipe right, then tap End. 2. Turn the Digital Crown to scroll through the results summary, then tap Done at the bottom.
Customize workouts on Apple Watch You can customize workouts on your Apple Watch to support your fitness goals. Modify time, calorie, and distance goals; add warmup and cooldown times; and add work and recovery intervals. Change workout goals on your Apple Watch In watchOS 9, you can modify existing workouts and create just the workout you want. 1. Open the Workout app on your Apple Watch. 2. Turn the Digital Crown to the workout you want to do. 3. Tap , then tap Create Workout. 4.
Add warmup, work, recovery, and cooldown intervals You can tailor your workouts to include a warmup period, repeating work and recovery intervals, and a time to cool down. 1. Open the Workout app on your Apple Watch. 2. Turn the Digital Crown to the workout you want to do. 3. Tap , scroll to the bottom, then tap Create Workout. 4. Tap Custom, where you can do the following: • Add a warmup period: Tap Warmup, then tap Time, Distance, or Open. You can also add a heart rate alert to the warmup period.
View Heart Rate Zones on Apple Watch In watchOS 9, you can learn about the intensity level of your workout by viewing Heart Rate Zone information on your Apple Watch. Heart Rate Zones are a percentage of your maximum heart rate and are automatically calculated and personalized using your health data. On Apple Watch, Heart Rate Zones are presented in five segments—effort levels from light to increasingly harder.
View and edit workout metrics on Apple Watch During a workout, Apple Watch displays information (or metrics) such as active calories, heart rate, and distance to help you monitor your progress. Each workout type displays a set of default metrics appropriate for that activity, which you can modify. Switch workout views during a workout Start a workout, then turn the Digital Crown to scroll through workout views.
Outdoor run metrics on Apple Watch About running form and running power In watchOS 9, Apple Watch can help measure and display elements of your running form. They include the following: • Vertical oscillation: The amount your torso moves vertically with each step while running, measured in centimeters (cm). • Ground contact time: The length of time your foot is in contact with the ground when running, measured in milliseconds (ms).
Go for a swim with Apple Watch In watchOS 9, kickboard detection has been added as a new stroke type for Pool Swim workouts. Also, swimmers can now track their efficiency with a SWOLF score—a stroke count combined with the time, in seconds, it takes to swim one length of the pool. Start a swimming workout 1. Open the Workout app on your Apple Watch. 2. Choose Open Water Swim or Pool Swim. To pause or resume your swim, press the Digital Crown and side button at the same time.
Use gym equipment with Apple Watch Your Apple Watch can pair and sync data with compatible cardio equipment such as treadmills, ellipticals, indoor bikes, and more, providing you with more accurate information about your workout. Pair your Apple Watch with gym equipment 1. Check if the equipment is compatible—youʼll see “Connects to Apple Watch” or “Connect to Apple Watch” on the equipment. 2.
Adjust the workout settings on Apple Watch Update your height and weight 1. Open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone. 2. Tap My Watch, go to Health > Health Details, then tap Edit. 3. Tap Height or Weight, then adjust. Your Apple Watch uses the information you provide about your height, weight, sex, age, and wheelchair status to calculate how many calories you burn, how far you travel, and other data.
Avoid accidental taps If the exercise you’re doing or the gear you’re wearing causes accidental taps on your Apple Watch, lock the screen so your workout record isn’t interrupted. • Lock the screen: Swipe right, then tap Lock. • Dismiss a notification: Press the Digital Crown. • Unlock the screen: Press and hold the Digital Crown. Conserve power during a workout You can extend battery life during Apple Watch workouts. 1. Open the Settings app on your Apple Watch. 2.
World Clock Use World Clock on Apple Watch to check the time in other locations Use the World Clock app globe. on your Apple Watch to check the time in cities around the Ask Siri. Say something like: “What time is it in Auckland?” Add and remove cities in World Clock 1. Open the World Clock app on your Apple Watch. 2. Tap Add City. 3. Type the city name (Apple Watch Series 7 and Apple Watch Series 8 only), or use Scribble or dictation to enter the city name.
Change city abbreviations To change a city abbreviation used on your Apple Watch, follow these steps: 1. Open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone. 2. Tap My Watch, then go to Clock > City Abbreviations. 3. Tap any city to change its abbreviation.
Accessibility and related settings Use VoiceOver on Apple Watch VoiceOver helps you use your Apple Watch even if you can’t see the display. Use simple gestures to move around the screen and listen as VoiceOver speaks each item you select. Turn VoiceOver on or off 1. Open the Settings app on your Apple Watch. 2. Go to Accessibility > VoiceOver, then turn on VoiceOver. To turn VoiceOver off, double-tap the VoiceOver button. Ask Siri. “Turn VoiceOver on” or “Turn VoiceOver off.
VoiceOver gestures Use these gestures to control your Apple Watch with VoiceOver. Note: VoiceOver supports the Always On Display. Tap the dimmed display and VoiceOver focuses on the element under your finger. Apple Watch User Guide • Explore the screen: Move your finger around on the display and listen as the name of each item you touch is spoken. You can also tap with one finger to select an item, or swipe left or right with one finger to select an adjacent item.
Use the VoiceOver rotor You can use the rotor to change VoiceOver settings and jump from one item to the next on the screen. On Apple Watch, you can use the rotor to choose Words, Characters, Actions, Headings, Volume, and Speaking Rate. When VoiceOver is turned on, rotate two fingers on your screen as if you’re turning a dial. VoiceOver speaks the rotor setting. Keep rotating your fingers to hear more settings. Stop rotating your fingers when you hear the setting you want.
Set up Apple Watch using VoiceOver VoiceOver can help you set up your Apple Watch and pair it with your iPhone. To have VoiceOver speak, touch and hold the display, then move your finger around or swipe left or right. Double-tap to activate the highlighted item. For information about using VoiceOver with your Apple Watch, see VoiceOver. Set up Apple Watch using VoiceOver 1. If your Apple Watch isn’t on, turn it on by holding down the side button (below the Digital Crown). 2.
Apple Watch basics with VoiceOver With VoiceOver on your Apple Watch, you can perform many functions with a press, swipe, or turn of the Digital Crown. Try the following while viewing the current watch face. • Change the watch face: Swipe left or right with two fingers to browse available faces. • Customize a watch face: Triple-tap the display, swipe down to choose Edit, then doubletap. Swipe left or right with two fingers to browse the customizable features.
Control Apple Watch with your iPhone People with physical and motor disabilities may find it easier to control their Apple Watch from the larger screen on their paired iPhone. With Apple Watch Mirroring, users can control Apple Watch using iPhone’s assistive features like Voice Control and Switch Control, and use inputs including voice commands, sound actions, head tracking, or external Made for iPhone switches as alternatives to tapping the Apple Watch display.
Use AssistiveTouch on Apple Watch AssistiveTouch helps you use Apple Watch if you have difficulty touching the screen or pressing the buttons. The built-in sensors on Apple Watch can help you answer calls, control an onscreen pointer, and launch a menu of actions—all through hand gestures.
Use AssistiveTouch with Apple Watch With AssistiveTouch and Hand Gestures turned on, navigate your Apple Watch using the following default gestures: • Pinch: Forward • Double-pinch: Back • Clench: Tap • Double-clench: Show the Action Menu For example, with the Meridian watch face showing, use AssistiveTouch with the Weather app by following these steps: 1. Double-clench to activate AssistiveTouch. A highlight appears around the Calendar complication. 2.
Use quick actions Quick actions help you respond when your Apple Watch shows an alert. For example, when you have an incoming call, a prompt lets you know that you can double-pinch to answer it. You can also use quick actions to snooze an alarm or stop a timer, start a workout when Apple Watch detects workout-like activity, and take a photo when the viewfinder and shutter button are showing in the Camera app. To turn quick actions on or off, follow these steps. 1.
Use a braille display with VoiceOver on Apple Watch Apple Watch supports many international braille tables and refreshable braille displays. You can connect a Bluetooth wireless braille display to read VoiceOver output, including contracted and uncontracted braille. When you edit text, the braille display shows the text in context, and your edits are automatically converted between braille and printed text.
Use a Bluetooth keyboard with VoiceOver on Apple Watch You can connect a Bluetooth keyboard to control VoiceOver output. Hold down the keyboard’s modifier keys and type to navigate Apple Watch using VoiceOver. Connect a Bluetooth keyboard 1. Open the Settings app on your Apple Watch. 2. Go to Accessibility > VoiceOver > Keyboards. 3. Put the keyboard in pairing mode, scroll to the bottom of the screen, then tap the keyboard under Devices. Change the keyboard settings 1.
Use Zoom on Apple Watch Use Zoom to magnify what’s on the Apple Watch display. Turn on Zoom 1. Open the Settings app on your Apple Watch. 2. Go to Accessibility > Zoom, then turn on Zoom. You can also use your iPhone to turn on Zoom for your Apple Watch—open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone, tap My Watch, tap Accessibility, then tap Zoom. Or, use the Accessibility Shortcut; see The Accessibility Shortcut.
Tell time with haptic feedback on Apple Watch When it’s in silent mode, Apple Watch can tap out the time on your wrist with a series of distinct taps. Do the following: 1. Open the Settings app on your Apple Watch. 2. Tap Clock, scroll down, then tap Taptic Time. 3. Turn on Taptic Time, then choose a setting—Digits, Terse, or Morse Code.
Adjust text size and other visual settings on Apple Watch You can adjust text size and other settings to make it easier to interact with items on the screen. Adjust text size 1. Touch and hold the bottom of the screen, then swipe up. 2. Tap , then turn the Digital Crown to adjust. Choose how text and other items appear You can make text bold, use grayscale, and set other options to change the appearance of items on the screen.
Adjust motor skills settings on Apple Watch If you have trouble using the touchscreen, you can adjust settings to change how the screen responds to touches. Set the side button speed 1. Open the Settings app on your Apple Watch. 2. Go to Accessibility > Side Button Click Speed, then choose a speed. You can also open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone, tap My Watch, then go to Accessibility > Side Button Click Speed. Use Touch Accommodations 1. Open the Settings app on your Apple Watch. 2.
Set up and use RTT on Apple Watch Real-time text (RTT) is a protocol that transmits audio as you type text. If you have hearing or speech difficulties, Apple Watch with cellular can communicate using RTT when you’re away from your iPhone. Apple Watch uses built-in Software RTT that you configure in the Apple Watch app—it requires no additional devices. Important: RTT is not supported by all carriers or in all regions. When making an emergency call in the U.S.
Edit default replies When you make or receive an RTT call on Apple Watch, you can send a reply with just a tap. To create additional replies of your own, follow these steps: 1. Open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone. 2. Tap My Watch, go to Accessibility > RTT, then tap Default Replies. 3. Tap “Add reply,” enter your reply, then tap Done. Tip: Typically, replies end with “GA” for go ahead, which tells the other person that you’re ready for their reply.
Accessibility audio settings on Apple Watch If you prefer to hear a combined left+right audio signal out of both audio channels on speakers or headphones connected to your Apple Watch, turn on Mono Audio. You can also adjust the left-right balance of your Apple Watch audio, whether stereo or mono. And you can change AirPods settings to be more accessible.
Use accessibility features with Siri on Apple Watch Siri is often the easiest way to start using accessibility features with your Apple Watch. With Siri, you can open apps, turn many settings on or off, or use Siri for what it does best—acting as your intelligent personal assistant. Ask Siri. Say something like: “Turn on VoiceOver” or “Turn off VoiceOver.” See Use Siri. Siri knows when VoiceOver is on, so will often read more information back to you than appears on the screen.
Restart, erase, recover, restore, and update Restart Apple Watch If something isn’t working right, try restarting your Apple Watch and its paired iPhone. Restart Apple Watch • Turn off your Apple Watch: Press and hold the side button until the sliders appear, tap , then drag the Power Off slider to the right. • Turn on your Apple Watch: Hold down the side button until the Apple logo appears. Note: You can’t restart your Apple Watch while it’s charging.
Erase Apple Watch In some cases, you may need to erase your Apple Watch—if you forgot your passcode, for example. Erase Apple Watch and settings 1. Open the Settings app on your Apple Watch. 2. Go to General > Reset, tap Erase All Content and Settings, then enter your passcode. If you have an Apple Watch with a cellular plan, you’re offered two options—Erase All and Erase All & Keep Plan. To completely erase your Apple Watch, choose Erase All.
Recover Apple Watch If your Apple Watch displays an animation showing a watch and iPhone being brought close together, follow these steps: 1. Place your iPhone near your Apple Watch. Your iPhone needs to have iOS 15.4 or later, be connected to Wi-Fi with Bluetooth turned on, and be unlocked. 2. Put your Apple Watch on its charger. 3. Double-click the side button on your Apple Watch, then follow the steps that appear on the iPhone.
Update Apple Watch software You can update your Apple Watch software by checking for updates in the Apple Watch app on your iPhone. Check for and install software updates 1. Open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone. 2. Tap My Watch, go to General > Software Update, then, if an update is available, tap Download and Install. You can also open the Settings app Update. on your Apple Watch, then go to General > Software For more information, see the Apple Support article Update your Apple Watch.
Get help Sell, give away, or protect a lost Apple Watch Before you sell or give away your Apple Watch, be sure to unpair it from your iPhone. This erases its contents, including payment cards, and removes Activation Lock (which prevents someone else from activating it). If you lose your Apple Watch, you can put it in lost mode. Unpair Apple Watch and remove Activation Lock 1. Open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone. 2. Tap My Watch, then tap All Watches. 3.
Mark your Apple Watch as lost When you mark your Apple Watch as lost, your watch is locked with a passcode so that others can’t access your personal information, and the ability to pay with Apple Pay using credit or debit cards in Wallet is suspended. 1. Open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone. 2. Tap My Watch, then tap All Watches. 3. Tap next to your watch, then tap Find My Apple Watch. 4. In the Find My app on your iPhone, tap Activate under Mark As Lost, then tap Continue. 5.
Get information about Apple Watch See information about Apple Watch On your Apple Watch, open the Settings app can view include: , then go to General > About.
Other ways to view the Apple Watch User Guide You can view the Apple Watch User Guide on your iPhone in the Apple Watch app, Safari, or Books. You can also download a PDF of the user guide. View the user guide from the Apple Watch app 1. Open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone. 2. Tap Discover at the bottom-right, then tap Apple Watch User Guide. View the user guide in Safari Go to support.apple.com/guide/watch/welcome/watchos.
Learn more, service, and support Refer to the following resources to get more Apple Watch-related safety, software, and service information. Apple Watch User Guide • Using your Apple Watch safely: See Important safety information. • Apple Watch service and support, tips, forums, and Apple software downloads: Go to support.apple.com/watch. • The latest information about your Apple Watch: Go to apple.com/watch. • Managing your Apple ID account: Go to appleid.apple.com.
Safety and handling Important safety information for Apple Watch WARNING: Failure to follow these safety instructions could result in fire, electric shock, injury, or damage to Apple Watch or other property. Read all the safety information below before using Apple Watch. Handling Handle Apple Watch with care.
Navigation Maps, directions, and location-based apps depend on data services. These data services are subject to change and may not be available in all areas, resulting in maps, directions, or location-based information that may be unavailable, inaccurate, or incomplete. Some Maps features require Location Services. Compare the information provided on Apple Watch to your surroundings and defer to posted signs to resolve any discrepancies.
Radio frequency exposure Apple Watch uses radio signals to connect to wireless networks. For information about radio frequency (RF) energy resulting from radio signals and steps you can take to minimize exposure, open the Apple Watch app on iPhone, tap My Watch, then tap General > About > Legal > RF Exposure or visit apple.com/legal/rfexposure. Radio frequency interference Observe signs and notices that prohibit or restrict the use of electronic devices.
High-consequence activities Apple Watch is not intended for use where the failure of the device could lead to death, personal injury, or severe environmental damage. Choking hazard Some Apple Watch bands may present a choking hazard to small children. Keep these bands away from small children. Skin sensitivities Some people may experience reactions to certain materials used in jewelry, watches, and other wearable items that are in prolonged contact with their skin.
Important handling information for Apple Watch Exposure to liquid Apple Watch is water resistant but not waterproof. You may, for example, wear and use Apple Watch during exercise (exposure to sweat is OK), in the rain, and while washing your hands. If water splashes onto the watch, wipe it off with a nonabrasive, lint-free cloth. Try to minimize exposing Apple Watch to perfume, soap, solvents, detergent, acids or acidic foods, soapy water, insect repellent, lotions, sunscreen, oil, or hair dye.
How to clean Apple Watch: • Turn off Apple Watch. Press and hold the side button, then drag the Power Off slider to the right. • Depress the band release buttons and remove the band. See Remove, change, and fasten Apple Watch bands. • Wipe Apple Watch clean with a nonabrasive, lint-free cloth. If necessary, you can also lightly dampen the cloth with fresh water. • Dry Apple Watch with a nonabrasive, lint-free cloth.
Operating temperature Apple Watch is designed to work best in ambient temperatures between 32° and 95° F (0° and 35° C) and be stored in temperatures between -4° and 113° F (-20° and 45° C). Apple Watch can be damaged and battery life shortened if stored or operated outside of these temperature ranges. Avoid exposing Apple Watch to dramatic changes in temperature or humidity.
Band care information for Apple Watch Many third parties make accessory bands for Apple Watch. Such bands may not fit properly; may interfere with the Apple Watch Wrist Detect feature; may interfere with Compass on Apple Watch Series 5, Apple Watch SE, Apple Watch Series 6, Apple Watch Series 7, Apple Watch SE (2nd Generation), and Apple Watch Series 8; may contain materials that cause skin sensitivities or other health concerns; and may even damage Apple Watch.
FCC compliance statement For Apple Watch and Apple Watch magnetic charging accessories This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
ISED Canada compliance statement For Apple Watch and Apple Watch magnetic charging accessories This device complies with ISED Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Disposal and recycling information for Apple Watch Apple Watch disposal and recycling Your Apple Watch and/or battery should not be disposed of with household waste. Dispose of your Apple Watch and/or battery in accordance with local environmental laws and guidelines. For information about the recycling program at Apple and recycling collection points, visit apple.com/recycling. For information about restricted substances and other environmental initiatives at Apple, visit apple.com/environment.
Battery Charger System Efficiency Türkiye Türkiye Cumhuriyeti: AEEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur. Apple and the environment At Apple, we recognize our responsibility to minimize the environmental impacts of our operations and products. For more information, go to apple.com/environment.
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