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.
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.
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.
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.
By Rhett Intriago
Do you rely on your iPhone alarm to get up in the morning? Are your alarms only going off on your Apple Watch, not your iPhone? In this article, we'll cover why this is happening and how you can remedy the situation. Let’s dive into why your Apple Watch alarm is not syncing with your iPhone.
By Conner Carey
I love that I can answer calls on the Apple Watch. I never miss a call because my watch lets me know one is coming in. However, talking to your wrist, especially in public, isn't ideal. No problem! You can hand off the call from the Apple Watch to your iPhone. Here are two different ways to transfer a call from your Apple Watch to your iPhone.
By Rhett Intriago
Did you know you can track your sleep cycles with just your Apple Watch and iPhone? It’s easy and can be done right from the Health app. Whether you’re tracking your sleeping habits for personal use or to share the data with a healthcare provider, all you need to get started is your iPhone and/or an Apple Watch.
By Rhett Intriago
One of the Apple Watch’s most useful features is its ability to record your workouts, allowing you to meet your fitness goals. If you ever need to know how to delete a workout on your Apple Watch, you can do so from the Health app or Fitness app on your iPhone.
By Rachel Needell
If you have an Apple Watch and a Mac, there are a few cool but hidden tricks you might not know you can do with the two devices together. One of those cool things is the ability to unlock your Mac or MacBook with the Apple Watch. This can be super useful if you're busy while someone wants to use your computer, plus you avoid being forced to tell them your password or type it out in front of them. Here's how to unlock your Mac with Apple Watch.
By Olena Kagui
With the number of different Apple Watch bands, covers, and complications, standing out is as simple as swiping over to a customized new watch face. The best Apple Watch faces are both practical and pretty. Some cool watch faces may put a strain on your battery life, so here's how to choose the best Apple Watch face that won't drain your battery.
By Rhett Intriago
Privacy is one of the iPhone’s best features. You can rest easy knowing your data is secure, and the iPhone’s Private Wi-Fi Address setting makes sure your connection is protected. Let’s go over what exactly this feature does and how you can enable it on your iPhone or iPad.
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
Your Apple Watch comes with an Always On feature that keeps your Watch face on at all times, letting you see the time and date, your widgets, and your background. While it dims while not in active use, many people find this feature irritating or are frustrated with the battery drain associated with always having your screen on. Here's how to turn off and on your Apple Watch Always On display.
By Olena Kagui
Your Apple Watch display is more sensitive than you think! In these Apple Watch tips and tricks, I will explain the different ways to tap, drag, swipe, and hard press to make navigating your Apple Watch easier. You will learn various touch-sensitive controls and how to turn off zoom on Apple Watch!
By Conner Carey
While the Apple Watch keeps getting bigger and bigger (see the new Apple Watch Ultra), the tiny keyboard may feel a bit unruly and difficult to maneuver, especially if you have clumsy fingers like me. Instead, you can send Apple Watch messages with Scribble. The Scribble feature allows you to use your finger to write each individual letter of your response. It’s easy, but best for shorter messages. You wouldn’t want to write a novel with Scribble messages on an Apple Watch, but you might use it to say, “OK,” or “omw” (on my way). Here’s how to type on your Apple Watch with Scribble.
By Olena Kagui
The Apple Watch is the ultimate accessory. It functions as a personal assistant, a fitness tracker, and it acts as an extension of your iPhone. On top of that, it can be customized to your heart’s content. Apple Watch faces, complications, covers, and watch bands are great ways to personalize. However, it is important to know how to keep all those different bands clean!
By Olena Kagui
Taking selfies can be challenging because, similarly to the T-Rex, our arms always aren't long enough. The Apple Watch has many valuable features. You can even use it as an iPhone camera remote. Learn how to use your Apple Watch camera app to time and capture the best selfies.
By Olena Kagui
There are so many exciting Apple Watch band options out there; it's a shame to stick to just one. That is why you should learn how to take off an Apple Watch band and how to put on an Apple Watch band. Once you master taking a band off and putting it back on, you will be ready to change your Apple Watch whenever the mood strikes. Because life is too short to wear the same old band day after day!
By Leanne Hays
Do you know how to see past workouts on Apple Watch? The Fitness app for Apple Watch tracks data about your workouts each day so you can find your workout history with ease. This can help you get a feel for your habits and keep track of any goals you've set for yourself! We'll show you how to see your Apple Watch Workout history.
By Olena Kagui
The Apple Watch Activity rings reflect your daily burned active calories, minutes exercised, and hours in which you stood and moved around for at least one minute. You can also use the Fitness app on your iPhone and the Activity app on your watch to see your averages over time. I will help answer all your questions about Fitness Trends and Apple Fitness Challenges!
By Rachel Needell
You may be someone who likes to charge your Apple Watch at night but you still want to use your Apple Watch as an alarm clock in the mornings. You can still use the Apple Watch alarm, even if you're not wearing it. You can do this by enabling Nightstand Mode (formerly Bedside Mode). I'll walk you through how to enable Nightstand Mode, and then set alarms on your Apple Watch and iPhone.
