"Smart" gadgets have long flooded the market. They have become an integral part of the life of almost every person. And if at first it seemed that users were paying tribute to fashion, now it is clear that such devices have become assistants for many. Of course, “smart” phones are most actively used now, but watches do not lag behind them either. How to use Apple Watch?
What is this?
Apple Watch is a smart watch developed by Apple. They are designed to synchronize with the company's smartphones, so iPhone owners often have them.
Of course, the device was originally designed as a watch. But later it began to acquire a huge number of useful and useless functions. During its existence, the watch has become so multifunctional that many do not understand how to use the Apple Watch.
Versions
The first Apple Watch appeared in 2014. Then it was a simplified version of what we have now. Although even then they looked solid and stylish. Starting from 2016the company produced one modification annually. Therefore, by the beginning of 2019, we have Apple Watch 4 - the most advanced model.
Functionality
It turned out that it is not easy to understand how to use the Apple Watch. There are no instructions in Russian as such. Of course, the kit comes with a booklet that briefly describes how to connect the watch to a smartphone. On the official website you can find more detailed settings for the gadget. But how exactly to use the device: where to press, what to choose, and so on - there is nothing like that.
Therefore, first you need to figure out what functions the accessory offers in general, in order to understand what opportunities open up for Apple Watch users.
The first feature is watch activity. As long as you don't look at them, they will be in a disabled state. As soon as you direct your gaze to the display and turn your hand, the small screen will light up. As soon as you turn your hand, the device will immediately turn off the display. If you need to do this quickly, just cover the screen with your palm.
You can type messages from the device. This is easy to do: since the screen is very small, you need to enter text by voice input. There is a built-in fitness tracker inside the device. It takes into account a huge number of parameters and monitors your he alth.
You can also use the Siri virtual assistant. There is an email client, but it shows letters in a compact form. There is no web browser in the device, as well as dialing. In general, the watch is not designed for games, although a couple of puzzlescan be installed.
Start
So, you have become the happy owner of any version of the watch. You need to set up the gadget. To do this, turn on Bluetooth on your smartphone. Next, connect the watch to recharging. Now turn them on by holding the wheel on the side. Next, the gadget will prompt you to select the language to use.
Now we need to pair the devices. What do I need to do? First, open the Apple Watch software on your smartphone. It will be able to connect to the clock. The smartphone will open the camera and ask you to point the lens at the Apple Watch display. You need the device to hit the yellow square.
This will sync. You will need to do some simple device setup.
Settings
So, you need to decide which hand you will wear the watch on. After that, you need to accept the terms of iTunes, and then use your Apple ID. Next, you will need to confirm the nearest service centers, agree to the work of Siri, and use diagnostics.
How do I use my Apple Watch? To do this, you need to set a password for the gadget, and then set up an unlock. You can choose to activate your watch and smartphone at the same time.
Next, you need to configure the software installation. For example, you can automatically download versions of apps that are installed on the iPhone, but have an analog for the Apple Watch. You can also decide for yourself which applications will be loaded into the watch's memory.
Next, synchronization occurs, and you can startuse devices.
Device management
How to use Apple Watch? To do this, just use the side wheel (Digital Crown) and the screen sensor. The Siri virtual assistant can also help you manage it.
The button is responsible for the "Home" option, but it can be configured for different functions. In the fourth version of the watch, it was redone. The main innovation was the appearance of tactile feedback.
Digital Crown is suitable for turning the device on and off. Thanks to him, you can also call up the "Friends" menu. If you press the wheel once, you will return to the main screen, twice - to the previously launched application. By turning the wheel, you can change the scale.
How to use Apple Watch? You can use the touch screen. But in this device, it is peculiar - it has a technology that allows the screen to understand not only the movement of the fingers, but also the force of pressing them.
Finally, Siri performs almost all familiar options: call a specific contact, send messages, add an event, etc.
By the way, you can manage the device settings using the program installed on your smartphone.
What is Siri?
As mentioned earlier, Siri is a virtual assistant developed by Apple. It works on almost all devices of the company. Smart watches are no exception. How to use Siri on Apple Watch?
You need to call the virtual assistant to start. There are two ways to do this: using a button and voice. In the first case, it is enough just to clamp the wheel. In the second, you will need to say the command: "Hey Siri." This will make the virtual assistant active and ready to use.
In this case, working with Siri is no different, as if you called it on a laptop or smartphone. You can ask her for anything you want. The assistant can find the required address, handle a call to a contact, type a message, or open a program. The only thing is that in crowded places you will have to bring your hand closer to your mouth so that the watch correctly picks up commands and works with them.
Home Screen
How to use Apple Watch 3? Regardless of the watch version, the user starts working with them from the main screen. From here you can launch any application: just click on the icon. If you scroll the wheel clockwise, you can zoom out, and accordingly, see all the icons.
If one application remains on the screen when you zoom in, the watch will launch it. You can also move the app icon from the home screen. To do this, you need to clamp it and hold it until the rest begin to twitch. After that, you can move the application anywhere.
If it's not very convenient for you to customize the location of icons on the desktop, you can use "My Clock", and then select "Layout on iPhone". Remove programs in the same way as moving them. Only after activating all the icons will you need to click on the cross that appears, and then confirm the action.
Quick Access
How to use Apple Watch 4 quickly? To do this, you can use the "Preview" option. This menu includes all the programs that you most often use. You can create this list especially for you. And there can be several of them at once.
What can be added to the "Preview"? For example, the most necessary options are most often added here: viewing the battery charge, adjusting the sound, controlling the player, etc.
Such a menu is very convenient because you do not need to scroll through the screen, look for the necessary applications on it. All frequently used will be in quick access. To launch the Preview, you need to swipe your finger across the screen from the bottom up. If you want a second list, then you need to swipe from left to right or vice versa.
Notifications
How to use notifications on Apple Watch? The main "chip" of the device, according to many users, can be considered instant notifications. In order to see a message from social networks, now you do not need to reach into your pocket or bag for a smartphone. The same goes for calls: you can immediately see who is calling you, and you can decide whether to take a call or not without picking up your phone.
A red dot will appear at the bottom of the watch screen if you have received a notification or several. You can click on it to display all messages. If you are not interested in alerts, you can delete them by holding down the list, and then selecting the "Clear All" function.
To dismiss the notification, you can selectone of three ways: click on the wheel, swipe down on the display, or select Close. If the message you received does not fit on the screen in a readable format, you can turn the wheel to zoom out.
Apple Pay
It is worth talking about this option separately. What it is? Apple Pay - contactless payment for something. For example, you can pay with a watch or a smartphone in a supermarket or restaurant if there is equipment for all this.
How to use Apple Pay on Apple Watch? The watch must be on your wrist and tied to your iPhone. The smartphone must have an appropriate program with your bank card details. Next, you need to attach the watch to the terminal, after which the operation will be successful, and funds will be debited from your bank account.
To use the option, you need to run it: double-click on the button on the right, but not on the wheel.
Useful Features
Knowing in general terms how to use the Apple Watch 4, you will still find new opportunities. For example, you can take a screenshot on a watch. To do this, hold down the button and simultaneously click on the wheel. You will hear a characteristic sound, and a flash will appear on the screen for a moment. Screenshots are stored in the Camera Roll app.
There are quite unusual functions on the device. How to use Walkie Talkie on Apple Watch? This requires that your interlocutor also has a smart watch from Apple. The option works due to the FaceTime program, so it will have tocustomize.
It's also worth knowing that Walkie Talkie does not work in every country. It can be used in Ukraine and Russia, but it is not available for Belarus.
In order to launch this function, you need to select a friend in the "Radio" and send him an invitation. After he accepts the invitation, his profile will be active and turn yellow. After that, you can begin to communicate.
Apple Watch Features
As already mentioned, smart watches were conceived as a fitness tracker and a regular watch face. Therefore, developers still adhere to a similar strategy, despite the fact that the device has acquired a huge number of additional options.
For example, the ECG option appeared in the fourth Apple Watch series. How does it work? It should be said right away that so far it is only available in the US, although the developers have promised to distribute it to other countries.
The device has a special sensor that reads the electrocardiogram. However, the results of such diagnostics can immediately notify the user that he should see a doctor.
Activity
In general, developers are doing everything so that in the future this option saves people's lives, but so far there is no special progress in this area, although those users who have he alth problems use Apple Watch with pleasure and curiosity. The device will be no less important for athletes.
How to use "Activity" on Apple Watch? This option allows you to track the amount of time you spend moving and also collects statisticsover a long period, allowing you to track your physical activities.
Before use, you must enter information about yourself. Later, the watch will notify you of achievements, attaching messages of approval and encouragement to this.
In "Activity" you can track the ring "Mobility" (calories burned), "Exercise" (time of intense activity), "With warm-up" (the number of hours when you get up from the couch and move for at least a minute).
By the way, if you suddenly started a workout, but forgot to indicate it in the watch, the device will determine what exactly you are doing and offer to record the activity. In this case, the start time of the training will almost coincide with the real one, with a small error.
In the evening you will be able to analyze your activity. A detailed report will appear on the smartphone, which indicates: lost calories, number of steps, distance traveled, exercise and workout time. Resting heart rate will also be shown.
Using Apple Watch
Can I use my Apple Watch without a phone? Yes, but with one but. Some users buy this accessory as a standalone device without using an iPhone. But a smartphone is still needed for initial setup and updates. If you don't want to buy a phone, you can ask friends or family who use an Apple smartphone for help.
What can be used without an iPhone? Without synchronization with a smartphone, the watch copes with showing the time: that is, it performs itsdirect function. You can also measure time intervals or set an alarm.
Fitness Tracker also works seamlessly by tracking your activity. You can also set the required load so that the device records all indicators and signals when a particular goal is reached.
Without iPhone, the heart rate monitor, the "Breath and relaxation" option works. Despite the fact that there is only 2 GB of memory in the watch, you can download your favorite music and listen to this volume without using a smartphone. You can use Apple Pay, control Apple TV and Siri.
