With Prime Day in full swing, we've checked out all the best Prime Day Apple Watch deals so you can save big on one of the best smartwatches around. With so much to consider before buying one, as well as different deals to check out, we've narrowed things down to the very highlights. We've also looked at what you need to know about each Apple Watch model so you know exactly what to do when diving into the Prime Day Apple Watch deals.
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Buyer's Guide 2020: Best Apple Watch Accessories
By Cullen Thomas
The Apple Watch has a large number of benefits, and we are here with this Buyer's Guide to enhance the style of your watch with great accessories. From Apple Watch chargers, to charging stands and wrist straps, we have put together the best in Apple Watch accessories. Here are a few of our favorites from the brands we know and trust.
Buyer's Guide 2021: Apple Watch Accessories & Gear
By Olena Kagui
One of the best things about having an Apple Watch is that it's so easy to accessorize. You can have an Apple Watch band for every one of your moods. So, which ones should you get, how can you organize your Apple Watch bands, and what about charging your Apple Watch? Well, we've got recommendations for you right here.
Why Is My Apple Watch Vibrating but Not Showing Notifications?
By Rhett Intriago
Every Apple Watch owner experiences phantom vibrations from time to time. You’ve probably found this article because your Apple Watch vibrated for seemingly no reason. It can get annoying if it happens often and you frequently find yourself raising your wrist and seeing no new notifications. Let’s dive into why your Apple Watch is vibrating but not showing notifications.
How to Stop Apple Watch Notifications during Workout
By Rhett Intriago
One of the Apple Watch’s many workout features is that it will notify you at every mile interval you reach while on a walk or a run. This can be annoying as you might be expecting a notification from another app, but it’s just the Workout app letting you know you’ve reached a mile. So how do you stop Apple Watch notifications during a workout? We’ll go over the best ways to prevent alerts while working out.
How to Ping Apple Watch from iPhone
By Olena Kagui
Apple Watch users have enjoyed being able to find their iPhone by pinging it from their watch. iOS 17 introduced a ping Apple Watch feature to your iPhone’s Control Center. In order to use it, you’ll have to edit your Control Center settings. Here’s how to find your Apple Watch using your iPhone.
What do you do if you want to remove an Apple Watch band, but the Apple Watch band won't come off? Don't worry; we'll show you how to take off an Apple Watch band without damaging your Apple Watch.
How to Change Weight on Apple Watch
By Rhett Intriago
The Apple Watch, being a fitness-focused device, allows you to set your weight and log workouts, which means you can set goals for yourself. As you work out more, your weight might change, so knowing how to change weight on Apple Watch is an excellent skill to have.
How to Turn On Apple Watch
By Olena Kagui
Learning how to turn on an Apple Watch is the first step to owning one of these amazing devices. I’ll teach you how to switch on an Apple Watch, and I’ll refer you to a useful resource on what to do if your watch won’t turn on.
How to Turn Off Apple Watch
By Olena Kagui
Switching off Apple Watches can preserve their battery in an emergency or help users take a break from technology. I'll teach you how to turn the Apple Watch off, no matter what model you have. Turning the watch off and on restarts your Apple Watch and can help troubleshoot glitches.
FaceTime Not Working? FaceTime Fixes for iPhone, iPad & Mac!
By Cullen Thomas
Is FaceTime not working on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac? If you're wondering why FaceTime keeps failing, we have the fix! Whether FaceTime won't connect, keeps hanging up, is unavailable, or is otherwise not working the way it's supposed to, here's how to fix every FaceTime error.
Hack Aging & Stay Healthy with Apple
By Michael Schill
When one gets to a particular age, one might start to pine for the proverbial fountain of youth. At 71, I seem to have arrived at that juncture. I have been pursuing longevity by studying the latest scientific research and by using technology to track my health parameters, so I can be aware and improve them. There is a revolution in healthcare with respect to longevity. A plethora of scientific research is being conducted, shifting the paradigm to treating aging as a disease, not as an inevitability. That research is leading to many excellent technologies to test and track our health metrics so we can directly see where to put our resources toward achieving longevity.
How to Check Your iPhone Battery Level on Your Apple Watch
By Leanne Hays
Apple hasn't made it possible to check your iPhone battery level from your Apple Watch with a native feature. Luckily, you can use a free third-party app to see your iPhone battery level on your Apple Watch; here's how!
iView: iPhone, Apple Watch, AirTags & Alzheimer’s
By Hal Goldstein
Last year, a close family member, I’ll call her R, was diagnosed with early-stage Alzheimer’s. Apple products have made life a little easier and safer for both of us. Never technically adept, R uses an older model iPhone to make and receive calls and enjoy the Lock Screen photos I create.
How to Turn Up Volume on Apple Watch
By Rachel Needell
Whether your Apple Watch alerts and notifications are not quite the right volume, or you want to adjust the volume of your music from your Apple Watch, it's simple to adjust volume on an Apple Watch. We'll go over both how to turn up the volume or turn down the volume of the Apple Watch and how to raise and lower volume via the Apple Watch while playing something on your iPhone.
How to Change Security Settings & Unlock Mac with Apple Watch
By Erin MacPherson
Having to unlock your Mac every time you return after stepping away to use the bathroom or grab a drink is a hassle. You can get around this by setting a longer interval of time before your Mac auto locks, but the trade off is less security for the data on your computer. Learning how to unlock your Mac with an Apple Watch is the solution.
How to Use Apple Watch Digital Crown, Action & Side Buttons
By Olena Kagui
Every Apple Watch has a Digital Crown with a Home button, a side button, and two band release buttons. But the Apple Watch Ultra and Ultra 2 have an additional Action button that can be customized. I'll teach you how to use all these multi-functional buttons to make the most of your Apple Watch!
What Is Functional Strength Training on Apple Watch?
By Rachel Needell
One of the best ways to use the Apple Watch is as a fitness tracker. Luckily, Apple designed the Apple Watch with fitness in mind, including various features, sensors, and metrics built-in to the device. If you're interested in strength training but are not a fan of using weights, or you would prefer to exercise in a way that's more natural to the body's movements, you'll want to learn all about Functional Strength Training on the Apple Watch.
Apple Watch Water Lock: What Is It & How to Use It
By Rhett Intriago
Before you go for a swim, you should activate Water Lock on your Apple Watch. What is Water Lock? This helpful feature helps you to avoid water damage to your smart watch by locking the display and ejecting any water after you've submerged the watch.
New Action Button: 7 Things You Can Do on Apple Watch Ultra
By Olena Kagui
Are you wondering what you can do on an Apple Watch Ultra with the Action button? This new customizable button offers a quick way for you to access your favorite watch features with the click of a button. No other Apple Watch model to date has an Action button, and none of the existing buttons offer this level of personalization. I'll teach you all the different ways to use the Action button, leaving the best for last, so make sure to read until the end!