After spending nearly 500 bucks on your Apple Watch, you would hardly fancy the idea of using this expensive gadget as an alarm clock or a timer. For this purpose, you have already got other low-cost toys. Instead of getting blinded by eye-catching wizardry of Apple Watch, it is smart to make the most of your pricey wristwatch.
Apple knows that consumers expect something excellent, and therefore, the company packs many features in its watch. But not all features are glorified in their launch event; users have to explore them in the moment of respite. Worry not! We take this pain for you and provide you with a list of some useful tips and tricks you can employ on your Apple Watch.
21 Useful Apple Watch Tips and Tricks You Should Know
- Send Your Current Location with Apple Watch
- Send Voice Messages from Apple Watch
- Add Custom Replies for Messages
- Use Walkie-Talkie on Apple Watch
- Use Breathe app on Apple Watch
- Exercise Goal on Apple Watch
- Unlock your Mac with your Apple Watch
- Use Apple Watch as a Remote
- Take Photos with Apple Watch
- Take a Screenshot
- Change the Orientation
- Ping Your iPhone With Apple Watch
- Check the Weather on Apple Watch
- Use Calculator on Apple Watch
- Answer/Silence Calls with Apple Watch
- Workout Do Not Disturb on Apple Watch
- Use Theater Mode on Apple Watch
- Use Apple Watch as Alarm Clock
- Control HomeKit Devices using the Apple Watch
- Make Payments from Apple Watch
- How to Use WhatsApp on Apple Watch
Apple Watch has long come out of the shadow of the iPhone; it is no more just a swanky extension of the smartphone. You can find lots of useful features up its sleeve.
#1. Share Locations in Messages
When you are in the middle of something and not able to reach to your iPhone, share your locations in Messages on your Apple Watch.
#2. Send Voice Messages from Apple Watch
A quick audio message is far better and comfortable than scribbling text. Apple Watch enables you to send text as Audio. Thus, using this feature, you can always communicate with your loved ones quickly and easily.
#3. Add Custom Replies for Messages
Sending a quick custom reply for Messages is a better way to communicate with your colleagues, superiors, and loved ones. Unlike using your iPhone, you can add custom replies for Messages. This saves a lot of your time and energy.
#4. Walkie-Talkie
Walkie-Talkie is a nifty little feature exclusive to watchOS 5. By using the Walkie-Talkie app, users can send quick messages to other Apple Watch owners.
#5. Breathe App
Apple Watch has always been your fitness partner, measuring all your health activities. At the same time, it reminds you to take a pause and breathe. You can use Breathe app on your Apple Watch and set breathe reminders, and adjust the length of breath sessions.
#6. Exercise Rings
Need inspiration for exercise? Use workout app on your Apple Watch and see the magic! The exercise rings will remind you to start workout; if you have not achieved your goal for the day, the circles will send alerts and inspire you to finish your workout goals.
#7. Unlock Your Mac
If your Mac is updated with macOS Sierra or later, you can unlock your laptop with your Apple Watch. Many users find it tedious to enter a password every time they start their Mac. For such users, Apple Watch works as a key to unlock their Mac. In case your Apple Watch doesn’t unlock your Mac, you can try some solutions to fix the issue.
#8. Use Apple Watch as a Remote
Whether you are using iTunes on your Mac or Apple TV, you can use your Apple Watch as a remote to control the media playing. On your watch, Apple has a Remote app, and you need to add your devices, i.e., Mac and Apple TV to your Apple Watch. With the Remote app, you can easily use your watch as a remote control for iTunes and Apple TV.
#9. Take a Photo on iPhone with Apple Watch
This is one of the best-hidden features on Apple Watch. It is surprising for any user as to how one can shoot photos with Apple Watch. The feature comes handy when you cannot hold your plus-sized iPhone in your palm, especially when you wish to capture selfies.
#10. Take a Screenshot
If you can take a screenshot on your iPhone so can you take on your Apple Watch. Since the watch is a miniaturized version of your iPhone, you can perform multiple tasks of iPhone on your Apple Watch. In case you wish to take a screenshot of your fitness goals or anything else, you may follow this guide.
#11. Change the Orientation
Wanna try your Apple Watch on the right hand? Normally, people wear watches on the left hand; but for a change, you can change Apple Watch orientation. The process is pretty simple.
#12. Ping Your iPhone
Are you in the habit of misplacing your iPhone? If yes, you can easily find your misplaced iPhone using your Apple Watch. Your smartwatch pings your phone and thus, you can quickly locate your device.
#13. Weather Check
Before you go out, check local weather on your Apple Watch. Instead of using third-party weather apps, you can ask Siri to give information about the weather in your city or the place you plan to visit. In case you don’t want to bother Siri for the weather forecast, you can check it manually.
Step #1. Press Digital Crown on your Apple Watch.
Step #2. From the cluster/grid of watch apps, tap on Weather app (see that cloud).
You can check the weather in your city on your watch.
#14. Use Calculator on Apple Watch
I know that the Apple Watch screen is too small to use a calculator on it. But when your iPhone is not around, you can use a calculator app on your Apple Watch to make quick calculations. You can download one of the best Apple Watch calculator apps from this list and get on with your maths even on the move.
#15. Answer/Silence Calls
Want to silence that call while you are in a meeting? You can do this with a swing of your Apple Watch, not literally. Just place your hand over the watch screen; make sure your palm touches your Apple Watch screen. To answer a call, tap that green button.
#16. Workout Do Not Disturb
Apple introduced Workout Do Not Disturb in its watchOS 4 release. By using this feature, you can stop those disturbing notifications while you are working out in a gym or outdoors. The best thing about this feature is you can automatically enable DND during workouts on your Apple Watch.
#17. Theatre Mode
Theater Mode allows you to watch movies and dramas without grabbing your attention while you are in a theatre. When you enable Theater Mode on your Apple Watch, running watchOS 3.2 and later, the feature silences your watch and disables ‘Raise to Wake.’
#18. Alarm Clock
Many users tend to sleep with Apple Watch on their wrists. For them, creating an alarm on Apple Watch is a handy trick. Users don’t need their iPhones near them to set alarms on the watch. They can use the built-in alarm app on Apple Watch, and the smartwatch will wake you up in the morning with its tune and vibration.
#19. Control Your HomeKit Devices
Controlling your smart home from your wrist is the most comfortable pleasure when you are dead tired. Use the Home app on your Apple Watch and ask Siri to turn on/off lights, control a switch, set the thermostat, or lock the door. Apart from the built-in Home app, your Apple Watch also supports many third-party home automation apps.
#20. Make Payments
Apple is expanding its Apple Pay reach on the global map. This technology enables users to make payments quickly at retail outlets. Just add your credit card to Apple Watch and start making payments. Setting up Apple Pay and using this facility is as easy as ABC.
#21. Use WhatsApp
IM+ Watch by Shape is the best way to use WhatsApp on Apple Watch Series 4 and 3. By using this app, watch users can communicate with their contacts more independently. A notable feature is that users no longer rely on the internet connectivity of a paired iPhone.
That’s all friends!
Signing off…
Apple launched its smartwatch in 2015 and since then, the company has made a lot of improvements to make users’ life more comfortable. In the future, Apple Watch will see many more positive changes.
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