15 Apple Watch Hacks Users Must Know About
Under the sleek exterior of Apple Watches lies a world of hidden features and functionalities waiting to be explored. Whether one is a long-time user or a recent adopter, these hidden hacks for Apple Watches will allow one to make the most of these remarkable devices. So, to make their Apple Watch experience better, here is a list of 15 hidden hacks that Apple Watch users must know about.
1. Customize the action button
One of the best features of the Apple Watch Ultra and the Apple Watch Ultra 2 is the Action Button, which can open various apps. To do this, users will have to create a Shortcut on their iPhone using the Shortcut app and then enable the “Show on Apple Watch” option. Then, they must return to the Apple Watch app on their iPhone, where they can personalize the ction button to trigger the shortcut they just generated.
2. Enable fall detection
The Apple Watch SE, Apple Watch Series 4 (and later), and Apple Watch Ultra (and later) have a feature called Fall Detection, which can benefit older people and anyone who does outdoor activities like running. With this feature turned on, when a fall is detected, the watch connects the user to emergency services and notifies their emergency contacts. Users can access this feature in the SOS settings menu and select the “Always On” option for added safety.
3. Monitor heart rate
Apple Watches also have a feature to take the wearer’s electrocardiogram (ECG). To set this up, the user would need to navigate to the Health app on their phone, access the “Heart” section, and choose “Electrocardiograms (ECG).”
4. Take screenshots
Users can also enable the option of taking screenshots on their Apple Watch. To do this, they would need to open the Watch app on their iPhone and, in General Settings, select the option to enable screenshots. After enabling this feature, they can take screenshots on their Apple Watch by pressing the side button and the Digital Crown together.
5. Control Apple TV
Apple Watches can be remote controls for Apple TVs, provided they are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. To utilize this feature, the user must go to the Remote app on their Apple Watch and select their Apple TV. Similarly, they would need to select their Watch in their Apple TV settings and then enter the displayed passcode on the Watch.