10 Apple Watch Hacks You Didn’t Know You Needed!
- Apple Chatter Staff
- Dec 28, 2024
- 2 min read

Mute Notifications Quickly
If you’re in a meeting or want a quick silence, press the side button on your Apple Watch once to mute all notifications. You’ll see a small bell icon on the screen to indicate that notifications are muted.
Use Your Watch as a Timer for Photos
Open the Camera app on your Apple Watch, and you can remotely control your iPhone’s camera. Set a timer, position your shot, and snap the perfect group photo without rushing! 📸
Track Medications
The Health app on your Apple Watch allows you to log and track medications, doses, and times. You can even set reminders to make sure you don’t forget to take your daily pills.
Find Your iPhone with the Watch
Misplaced your iPhone? No worries! Open the Control Center on your Apple Watch and tap the iPhone icon. Your phone will start ringing, helping you find it quickly, even if it’s on silent.
Get Better Heart Rate Insights
The Apple Watch tracks heart rate data during various activities, but you can get more detailed insights into your heart health with the “Heart Rate” app. Open it to see real-time heart rate, resting rate, and more.
Customise Your App Layout
Organize your apps by customizing the layout! Go to the app grid, press and hold, then drag the icons around to suit your preferences. You can make your favourite apps more accessible.
Use Walkie-Talkie Mode
Apple Watch has a fun Walkie-Talkie feature that lets you send voice messages instantly to a friend who also has an Apple Watch. Simply tap the Walkie-Talkie app, press and hold to talk, and release when you’re done.
Set Up Multiple Faces for Different Occasions
Want to switch up your watch face depending on your mood or activity? You can set up multiple watch faces and switch between them easily by swiping left or right on the screen.
Send Your Location via Text
If you’re meeting someone or need to share your location, you can send it directly from your Apple Watch. In the Messages app, press and hold the reply button, and choose “Send Location.”
Get Detailed Workout Stats
When you’re working out, swipe to the left on the Workout app to see more detailed stats. It gives you everything from heart rate zones to elevation changes, so you can track your progress more effectively.
These hidden gems should help you make the most of your Apple Watch while making your day-to-day tasks a little more efficient!
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