Apple Watches are great fitness companions, business assistants, and the perfect extension to your other Apple devices. Luckily, Apple Watch bands are as versatile as the watch itself. With a wide variety of materials, designs, and colors, there is a band for every occasion. Do not miss out on this exciting form of Apple Watch customization. Learn about the most popular Apple Watch bands and find out which is right for you.
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How to Win Apple Watch Competitions Every Time
By Olena Kagui
When entering a competition on Apple Watch, the rules and points can be confusing. In this article, we will teach you how to win monthly fitness challenges against your friends and family! These tips will teach you how to win Apple activity competitions.
How to Customize an Apple Watch Face from Your iPhone
By Conner Carey
Did you know that you can customize your Apple Watch face from the Watch app on your iPhone? This is helpful because changing your watch face on the Apple Watch can be tricky with the small screen. But from the Watch app on iPhone, it’s easy to go through all of your options and select the complications and colors you want to use. Here’s how to customize an Apple Watch face from your iPhone.
Apple Watch Not Charging? Here’s How to Fix It Quick
By Olena Kagui
If your Apple Watch won't turn on or charge, the most common reasons are physical problems like a faulty charger, dirt on the charger or back of the watch, or even a broken outlet. The cause of your Apple Watch not charging can also be software related; I will teach you some simple troubleshooting steps to get you charging.
The Fastest Way to Start a Workout on Apple Watch
By Rhett Intriago
Starting a workout is easy on the Apple Watch. All you need to do is open the Workout app and choose the type of workout you’d like to do. But did you know there’s an even faster way? You can start workouts with just your voice. Here’s how.
Should You Buy a Used or Refurbished Apple Watch?
By Olena Kagui
You should consider buying a used or refurbished Apple Watch for many reasons. Not only can it save you hundreds of dollars on a perfectly functional Apple Watch, but it is also more environmentally friendly. However, there are a few things to keep in mind when shopping for used or refurbished Apple Watches.
How to Fix Apple Watch Not Recording Activity
By Olena Kagui
There's nothing more frustrating than doing a workout without seeing your Exercise ring closing. We'll explain how Apple Watch exercise minutes are calculated and how to troubleshoot if your Apple Watch is not counting exercise minutes correctly.
Walkie-Talkie on Apple Watch Not Working? 6 Easy Fixes
By Rhett Intriago
If you're like me, you love using the Apple Watch Walkie-Talkie feature to stay in contact with friends. But it’s a lot less fun when your Apple Watch Walkie-Talkie isn't working and you have difficulty reaching your companions. That’s why I've compiled a list of easy and effective solutions that I’ve used successfully in the past to help if your Walkie-Talkie app is not working.
How to Add Complications to Apple Watch Face (watchOS 10)
By Cullen Thomas
Did you know you can add complications to your Apple Watch face and access your favorite apps with a single tap? If you use an app regularly, a shortcut on your watch screen may come in handy. Here's how to change your Apple Watch complications to include a shortcut to an app on your watch face. We'll use the Workout app as an example.
Apple Watch users love the Workout app for its variety, but your favorite workout may be hidden or hard to find among a long list of activities you don’t even do. I’ll teach you how to customize Apple Watch workouts based on your needs and preferences! Here's how to delete or add workouts to Apple Watch.
How to Text on Apple Watch Using Custom Replies (watchOS 10)
By Erin MacPherson
Do you ever wish communication was simpler and more accessible on your Apple Watch? That was the idea behind Default Replies and Smart Replies on Apple Watch, but too often you just can't find the right reply. We’ll show you how to create custom message responses on your Apple Watch for just such occasions.
How to Use Apple Watch Raise to Speak for Siri (watchOS 10)
By Hallei Halter
Here's how to turn on and use raise to talk, or Raise to Speak, for Siri voice commands on your Apple Watch. What does Raise to Speak mean on Apple Watch? The Siri Raise to Speak feature lets you give voice commands to your Apple Watch, just like Siri for iPhone!
How to Turn Apple Watch Flashlight On, Off & Red (watchOS 10)
By Erin MacPherson
It's a flashlight attached to your wrist. Handy, right? With a brightness level that can help guide you even when your iPhone isn't around, the flashlight on the Apple Watch is easy to access and adjust once you know where it's located. We'll show you how to find the Apple Watch flashlight, how to turn it on and off, and how to adjust it for different situations.
How to Change Apple Watch Face by Swiping (watchOS 10)
By Olena Kagui
Did you know that you can change your Apple Watch face by swiping on your watch? There are many cool Apple Watch faces to pick from, and you don’t have to settle on just one. Once you have several faces added, you can easily switch between them.
How to Set Up Fall Detection on Apple Watch (watchOS 10)
By Hallei Halter
If you take a spill while wearing your Apple Watch, the hard fall Apple Watch detection feature will automatically send alerts to emergency services and will alert your emergency contacts. But which Apple Watch has fall detection available? In this article, I will tell you which models have this feature available and teach you how to enable it.
How to Set Timers on Apple Watch (watchOS 10)
By Hallei Halter
Did you know you can use your Apple Watch as a timer? Using the Timer app directly from your wrist can result in less fumbling and more punctual time management. I will teach you how to set the timer and give you other valuable Apple Watch Timer tips.
How to Check Apple Watch Battery Life (watchOS 10)
By Leanne Hays
How do you check Apple Watch battery levels? Here's the easiest way to check your Apple Watch battery percentage, find out how much battery life your Apple Watch has left, and know if you need to charge your Apple Watch.
Fixed: Make Apple Watch Vibrate for Texts & Calls
By Olena Kagui
When your sound is off, Apple Watch vibrations or haptics can make sure you stay on top of texts and calls without disturbing anyone in your vicinity. If you experience your Apple Watch not getting notifications via vibration, we can help!
How to Know If Your Apple Watch Is Charging
By Olena Kagui
The Apple Watch is a great device that many of us would be lost without. It doesn’t take long to charge it, but we don’t want to waste time wondering if it’s actually getting charged. I will teach you how to be confident that your Apple Watch is charging and how to check Apple Watch battery life using a widget in your iPhone's Today View.
How to Screenshot on Apple Watch
By Emma Chase
You can screenshot on Apple Watch with just one step, which comes in very handy when you want to share something cool or interesting on your screen but only have a moment to catch it before the screen changes. We'll show you how to screenshot on Apple Watch so you can save and share interesting things from your Apple Watch screen.