All Apple Watch models feature an optical heart sensor but Series 4 adds an additional electrical sensor for taking electrocardiograms on the go with Apple's ECG app. Did you know you can use this sensor to improve your regular heart rate readings, no matter where you live?
Apple Watch Tips
Apple Watch tips every user should know. Learn how to get the most out of your Apple Watch by reading these simples tips and tricks.
FlickType Keyboard: An easy way to type messages on your Apple Watch
When it comes to typing on your Apple Watch, you likely use the quick replies in Messages and Mail, simply because they’re the easiest. But there is now a new way to type right from your wrist.
FlickType Keyboard is handy app that makes typing on your device as simple as a flick. And, it’s now available on Apple Watch in addition to iPhone and iPad. Here’s how you can use FlickType Keyboard on your wrist.
How to disable the red dot indicator for unread Apple Watch notifications
watchOS puts a little red dot on your watch face to indicate you have unread Apple Watch notifications. Here's how to disable this notification icon.
How to make Apple Watch notifications private
Learn how to configure your Apple Watch to only display the full notification when tapped instead of upon wrist raise, giving you more privacy.
How to enable and use Apple Watch fall detection
In this life-saving tutorial, we will share how to turn on the fall detection feature on your Apple Watch to notify emergency contacts and services if you ever suffer a hard fall.
How to adjust Siri voice feedback on Apple Watch
Tired of Siri talking back every time you ask for something on your Apple Watch? While it’s very thoughtful of Siri to acknowledge your request, you may not want to hear it. For example, just because you ask Siri to set a timer for 10 minutes doesn’t mean you want to hear a confirmation that the countdown has begun.
You may not be able to disable Siri’s feedback, but you can tweak the settings to quiet Siri down a bit. Here’s how to customize Siri voice feedback on your Apple Watch to lower the volume or completely turn off spoken responses.
How to identify legacy Apple Watch apps
Legacy Apple Watch apps built with outdated watchOS SDKs produce a warning when launched in watchOS 4.3.1. On watchOS 5 and later, legacy apps refuse to open at all.
How to add and remove sources on Siri watch face on Apple Watch
The Siri watch face is one of the most popular on Apple Watch. Here's how to add and remove sources on this watch face.
Using Raise to Speak to invoke Siri listening sessions on Apple Watch without Hey Siri
If you own an Apple Watch Series 3 or newer, Siri can talk to you via the built-in speaker. And with the watchOS 5 software or later, you can invoke a Siri listening session on your watch without saying “Hey Siri”. Just raise your wrist and start talking, that's it!
How to customize your Apple Watch Wake Screen settings
Check out how to customize your Apple Watch wake screen settings for turning on the display and viewing your last opened app.
How to rearrange Control Center toggles on Apple Watch
Find out how to rearrange Control Center toggles on your Apple Watch so you can add more options or remove the ones you don't use.