The Apple Watch is a popular smartwatch known for its sleek design and impressive features. For advanced users, there are even more tips and tricks to get the most out of the device. Here are 11 tips that everyone should know.
1. Keep specific apps active in the foreground
If there are certain apps that you want to keep open on your Apple Watch for a longer period of time, you can change the default setting of watchOS. This is useful for shopping lists or to-do lists. To change this setting, go to “Settings > General > Back to Watch” or “My Watch > General > Back to Watch” on your iPhone.
2. Control Apple Watch on the large iPhone display
You can control your Apple Watch from your iPhone by using the Watch app. This is useful for when you need to input text or make changes to settings that would be easier to do on a larger screen.
3. Night mode for the watch
You can configure your Apple Watch to enter night mode at a specific time each day, which will dim the screen and conserve battery life.
4. Duplicate watch faces extend battery life
Having duplicate watch faces instead of constantly changing them can help extend battery life by reducing the amount of processing power needed.
5. Find iPhone
If you have misplaced your iPhone, you can use your Apple Watch to locate it. Simply swipe up on the watch face and select “Find iPhone”.
6. Sport: Running track recognition and race track
The Apple Watch has advanced features for workouts, including track recognition for running and race tracking.
7. Shoot down apps
If you are having trouble with an app on your Apple Watch, you can “shoot it down” by pressing and holding the side button until the power off menu appears. Then release the side button and hold down the Digital Crown until the app closes.
8. Favorites in Dock
You can add your favorite apps to the Dock on your Apple Watch to make them easily accessible.
9. Quick Actions
You can use Quick Actions on your Apple Watch to perform common tasks quickly, such as setting a timer or sending a message.
10. Compass takes you back to where you started
The Apple Watch has a built-in compass that can be used for hiking or other outdoor activities. If you get lost, the compass can guide you back to your starting point.
11. Optimize battery life
To optimize battery life on your Apple Watch, you can turn off features such as Always-On Display and turn on Power Saving Mode. Additionally, you can disable automatic syncing with your iPhone for certain apps.
