With so many features, the Apple smartwatch is a fantastic complement to your iPhone. Before you explore all the options, there are six things you should absolutely do to make the most of your watch as soon as you buy it.
This is written by Hindentimes (Styler project) with reference to the world’s leading technology and life advice website, Lifehacker.
Mute (or turn down the volume)
By default, Apple Watch sounds on.At first, it’s fun to listen to all the unique tones and alerts that Apple has built into its watches.However, it can get annoying after a while, especially if you get a lot of messages.If you usually keep your iPhone silent, you can do the same with your watch.
To silence the clock, simply swipe up from the bottom, then tap the alarm clock icon in the Control Center.
Simply select Sounds & Vibration from Settings on your watch or in the Watch app, then use the volume icons to adjust the volume to your desired level. You can also turn on silent mode to turn off notifications.
Set the clock to unlock your Mac
If you have a Macbook, especially one without Touch ID, you should configure this feature. Whenever you activate your Mac by lifting the lid of the MasVook or pressing a key on iMas, he will immediately be unlocked, provided that your Apple Watch is unlocked and on your wrist.
For apps you don’t need, turn off notifications
By default, Apple Watch displays many notifications, especially if your iPhone is configured to receive a lot of notifications. Fortunately, controlling them directly on the watch is quite simple.
Open the Watch app on your iPhone and go to Settings, then Notifications. Here, view all apps and turn off notifications for the ones you no longer want to see.
Adjusting this setting is key to fully enjoying your Apple Watch.
Remove unnecessary applications
Get rid of any unnecessary iPhone apps that are installed on your watch! If you’ve set your watch to download every available iPhone app, you may have far more options than you really need.
Deleting these programs will make it much easier to find the ones you need, because every time you open the list of applications, there will not be a bunch of irrelevant options.
Just like on an iPhone, you can remove apps from your Apple Watch. Tap and hold an app you don’t need, then tap the (X) icon.
Alternatively, open the Watch app, find a list of installed apps, tap the one you want to remove, and toggle the “Show on Apple Watch” toggle to confirm the removal.
Set up cellular (if you have a cellular-enabled Apple Watch)
If you have an Apple Watch with cellular, it won’t work out of the box. Instead, you will need to buy a cellular plan from your operator. You can start this process from Settings, then Cellular on your watch, or through the Watch app on your iPhone.
The cellular settings page will only appear in the Watch app if you have a connected watch with cellular connectivity. Also, the red rim on the crown of the watch is a clear sign.
Save battery power
If you have a more modern Apple Watch, it most likely has an Always On display. With it, you can quickly glance at the clock to find out the time, see new messages, or read data from the watch face without activating it at all.
While this feature is cool, it drains the battery a lot. To extend battery life, consider turning it off by going to Settings, then Display & Brightness, and then Always On.
It is also recommended that you turn off “App background refresh” under “Basic” and then “App background refresh.” While this feature can be useful for updating content in various Apple Watch apps, it also eats up battery power. It’s probably better to just run apps when you really need them.
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