22 INCREDIBLE Apple Watch Tips & Tricks (you'll wish you knew sooner)

Apple Watch Tips & Tricks You Need to Try in 2024! | Apple Watch Ultra & Series 9 Tips & Tricks
The Apple Watch is so much more powerful than people think and chances are, you are not using it to its full potential. So in this video, we are going to cover 22 tips, tricks, and just settings/features you need to know about to get the most out of your Apple Watch - whether that's an Apple Watch Ultra, Series 9, 8, or even a Series 4. Enjoy!
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0:00 Apple Watch Tips & Tricks
0:27 Just say the time
1:05 Add this
1:25 Hands free
2:09 Ditch this setting
2:28 Why Double Tap is underrated
3:38 Make it more accurate
4:33 Download this
4:53 Skip workouts
5:37 Metrics on Lock Screen
5:48 Match it
6:09 Customize the face
6:42 Apple Pay
7:47 Home Key
8:03 Locate iPhone (with a trick)
8:29 and with Proximity
8:57 Control your TV
9:19 Be Strategic
10:54 STILL the best party trick
12:10 Sleep Tracking & Charge Reminders
13:14 Fall Detection isn't working like you think it is
14:10 Time saver with Mac
14:33 Display goes to sleep too quick?
15:11 Screenshots & Mirroring
15:44 Hide things on watch face
16:32 it's back!
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[@BrandonButch]

Which Apple Watch are you rocking right now?

[@mato5354]

Wearing Series 8 41mm and it's perfect!

[@josephtutorials7375]

series 9

[@CeazeDaGod]

Series 9 ⌚️

[@legolooper]

Series 6. It's really nice and relatively affordable.

[@MeYoutubes]

Series 9 41 mm

[@astronomical13]

Bringing back the "swipe to change watch face" option is the greatest achievement Apple has accomplished in a decade.

[@crelliseng]

I’m actually really glad you have to long press first before activating the swipe to change watch face. My son randomly changed my watch face constantly. On top of that rustling in bed often accidentally changed the face. Now it never accidentally happens.

[@elshaerr]

a lot of people never liked the "Swipe to Switch watch Face" I am really glad that apple gave us the choice to either disable it or enable not like in the pervious WatchOS

[@elshaerr]

@@SimonLovelace826 yeah for sure go to your apple watch go to settings > scroll all the way down until you find Clock press on it > and then you will find the first option “Swipe to Switch Watch Face”

[@mrsnakey289]

I just got a S5 today and I want your watch face. Which one do you use ? 😂

[@Oleg__]

But that feature is broken now. Now watch faces for some reason always show the time 10 : 09 first, and only then the actual current time. Why? But yes, it is an absolutely necessary function, which I often use.

[@hunterbsmith]

One of my favorite Apple Watch tricks is to make a focus called “iPhone Locked” then set a shortcut to lock the iPhone screen when the focus is enabled. Then you can turn on the focus from your watch and lock your phone remotely if someone takes it out of your hand!

[@jeffhale1189]

Thanks for sharing. I’m wearing Series 7. Blessings on your day.

[@debbiebridygham9230]

Also with the Workout app, once a workout is started, you can double tap the display to mark segments of a workout. I use it when I’m doing weights, like when I switch between kettlebell squats to dumbbell lifts.

[@BrandonButch]

good tip! Thanks for sharing

[@byrnedes]

I’ve replaced my broken AW6 with an Ultra 2 & absolutely love it. I’m an advanced user, but discovered new things with this excellent video. Thanks.

[@renferal5290]

I just got the 9 series after not having an Apple Watch for years. So far, I am really liking it. I'm watching videos like this to learn all that I can do with it

[@carrithman]

Hey Brandon I always look forward to all your videos. It seems like when you do these kinds of videos I always learn something new. Over half of those I didn’t know you could do. I have the AW9 and I’m still learning more about it

[@courtlandholmes4744]

I think you just made me love my watch a little more thanks again Brandon

[@BrandonButch]

Glad I could do that! 😎

[@colandabrown9257]

Hello Brandon thank you for everything you do for us we appreciate your Amazing work and great support you are a big blessing in our lives your videos is better than everybody on KZbin. They don’t break it down like you do.❤️❤️❤️❤️🙌🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@jasonp.edouard2307]

This was a great refresher video thank you.

[@EthanCantu24]

Love the raise to speak tip. Thanks Brandon 😊😊😊

[@BrandonButch]

A feature I use daily! 🙌

[@paulwharton1850]

Brilliant - So helpful. Many thanks........All the way from London !

[@TwoCaptainsOneShip]

Some great stuff Brandon, thanks!

[@karolwilczynski9778]

Hi Brandon, great video as always 🔥 Do you have any battery life issue on watch OS 10.4? My Ultra 1 now can barely last 2 days, worst battery since 10.1 🤷‍♂

[@NightzMistress]

I don’t normally comment, however I gotta say I consider myself an Apple geek and of course most of these I knew. However you actually did get a couple minor things that I didn’t know. So I thank you 😊

[@BrandonButch]

Awesome! That’s my goal 😎

[@theradochafamily7932]

Thank you Brandon for always providing the most informative and epic content. You will forever be my go to Apple and general tech guy on KZbin! 🔥Currently rockin' a Series 8 - Cellular 45mm

[@marymadigan9707]

I’ve the series 8 was thinking of getting the 9 but I’ll wait great video as always 😎

[@Mark_Hemmings]

So many helpful tips, thank you!

[@Chris-yp8jl]

Hi , series 9 , great video. I like these types of videos so informative, a great way to learn about your watch, thank-you.

[@adeelsurahio5204]

Love the tips! Thanks! Can you share where did you get the watch bracelet/belt please?

[@Thabassco]

I got awu2 the day it came out, and i have allways used the pay option

[@karenlindberg9515]

Do you recommend cellular? Or just the GPS version?

[@ksweetz444]

Thank you so much for this video… I for one only use my watch just because 🤣I really need to find time to really enjoy it

[@denisesneeringer9109]

Great video. Which watch face are using? I really like the configuration

[@brucklyn-music]

Same questions for me... please let us know

[@dniel6020]

I think it’s Modular Ultra and he customized it from Watch app

[@austinlevine]

Is there a way to get seconds going around the watch face like your Modular Ultra as a complication on a Series 6?

[@Chris_Rhys]

I just bought my first apple Watch , the ultra 2 , and I have a question ..I thought that it will be as smooth 120hz as my 14PM but sometimes it’s not so smooth and it opens the apps with a loading icon for 1-2 seconds ..is this normal for Apple Watches ?

[@CSXEK]

I’m rocking the Apple Watch Ultra 2 with watchOS 10.5 beta 1

[@sixx-jo4is]

i have ultra 2 and i love it soooo much!!

[@BrandonButch]

best Apple Watch out there by far!

[@Levone92]

I have the Apple Watch Ultra 1, and I’ve noticed that sometimes when I take my watch off the charger, the always on display somehow turns on automatically which is kinda strange so I’ll have to go into the settings and turn it off. But it has not been doing that lately.

[@karoluscamilius417]

Camera Remote is buggy on my Series 8, takes a while to load, sometimes it doesn't load at all.

[@coreymcdonald7745]

Can you make, or point me to a video about the full functionality of focus mode(s)? To me, focus mode is pretty pointless, cause I don’t know how to use it

[@philipchongkl]

may i know how to get the cool looking watch face you're using in this video? Thanks !

[@imadahmad9114]

So appreciative that you said hey S instead of hey siri so all my apple devices didn’t start going off

[@simulacrum.ad.nauseam]

He said it to not activate his Siri listening not yours. Your Siri settings are sensitive to your voice only. Sometimes when voices are similar (I have experienced this with my mom’s voice) then it will start to listen.

[@imadahmad9114]

Yes I know that’s why I said I appreciate it

[@saraschneidertaborda3230]

Amazing vídeo!

[@Turnpike617]

Thanks for the great tips!!

[@BrandonButch]

🙌

[@RubesM]

I know things have advanced and apps are way better now. BUT, honestly I miss my Pebble watch. It was always on point with what I needed and notifications were always quick. Also, I think it was way better looking and I wasn't afraid to scratch or hit it up against anything. To be bad the company didn't last, as they were the true pioneers of the smartwatch I think.

[@logit563]

Great video Brandon which Apple Watch face are you using in that video?

[@genesisbrianne1859]

I would like to know as well!

[@natashablackwell5580]

I have series 8 and there are a lot of double tap features available under accessibility

[@ronaldmarcellana5169]

Thanks for the very informative video. I can't help but notice your Apple Watch face. Is it also available with Apple Watch series 8? Love your watch face.

[@Chitown84]

It’s only for the ultras

[@ronaldmarcellana5169]

@@Chitown84 Oh got it. I wish I had Ultra so that I can have your cool watch face. Thanks for taking time to reply.

[@wdashwor]

Thanks, Brandon for the great tips! Saying "Five" to bring up a timer doesn't work for me. Siri looks up "five" in Wikipedia. 🙄 Is there a secret?

[@drdallen]

Thanks!

[@dhe3r4j]

I don't have an Apple Watch Series 9 or Ultra, but wanted to know can we assign a task to the double tap feature. Like double tap to play/pause

[@Chitown84]

Yes

[@denniss1211]

very good !

[@D3lighted_]

What Apple Watch face is that really curious if you downloaded it from a somewhere else cause I can’t find that style on the my watch app and don’t know if it’s available on my series 8

[@kieranwilliams9900]

It's called Modular Ultra which is an Apple Watch Ultra and Ultra 2 only watch face unfortunately.

[@AshtonMaxwell]

Hey! I have the Ultra 2, and my camera remote doesn't show the view finder either, just like yours. It did when I first got it but not anymore. I wonder what i've done to make this happen, or its just a bug? Seems to be affecting you too.

[@mrz4297]

I have the same problem since S7

[@ifensler]

Try rolling the crown to zoom in and out

[@akshay884]

I love the Apple camera remote trick but majority of the times it won’t show the live feed from the camera…..Even in your video the watch showed no live view which is frustrating😅. The only solution which I found to work was to restart the watch and relaunch the app after some time

[@ifensler]

If you turn the crown, that usually gets it to work for me for some reason

[@Shemarr]

Love your videos 🎉

[@BrandonButch]

thanks!

[@ASorren]

Wife just surprised me with an Ultra 2 because I'm so awesome!

[@dorisdixon7929]

I would like to know how to turn off the annoying music control if I have my phone I don’t need it on my phone and my watch I’ve off my phone, return the clock. I’ve tried everything and it does what it wants to do. I checked Google everything

[@jayzeept6059]

love my ultra but I'm really fed up with the remote Camera as its constantly not working & I just get a black screen when I try open it, apple really needs to do better & fix this coz I've seen others with the same issue...really frustrating & annoying

[@andrew18671]

Have apple considered a smart wall clock?

[@colandabrown9257]

I got the Apple Watch Series 6. I am going to upgrade. I wanna wait to see if there’s new Apple Watch is coming out this year. It’s gonna look way different, but I’ll probably just get the 10

[@byrnedes]

I just upgraded from AW6 to Ultra 2 and highly recommend the move.

[@rapha_devox]

Very pretty bracelet, where can I buy it?

[@parryan1800]

One before the ultra’s. Waiting for blood glucose one.

[@rafaelvargasdacosta6713]

My question is related to Apple Pay…it only allows me to set the function if I let the password on, but then it asks for password for everything….is there a way to let password on only for the payments?

[@thuwanfazilmarso3323]

Apple Watch ⌚️ series 7 on my wrist 😊

[@US3RN]

i’m using series 9 w/ cellular

[@a-a-ronn2785]

just traded in series 8 for series 9 45 mm and i love it!! this video rocks!! learned a bunch, thanks Brandon!

[@chubby2phat387]

I love that watch face! What is it? I can’t find it. I have an se watch.

[@legepetto955]

How did you get that watch face?

[@TrapGambino]

We are all rich. Be blessed we made it guys! 🍷

[@nizare1144]

Bro plz share the link for your watch strap

[@BRAINGAME1973]

Same bro… for some reason I can’t find one anywhere that looks like it, idk 🤷‍♂️ why?!

[@xKonscious]

so i been wanting to buy the ultra 2 right. but ever since they was forced to get rid of that blood oxygen feature. if i buy a new ultra 2 from apple will the feature be taken out hardware wise or software wise? do i have to buy a old ultra 2 so that i can have the blood oxygen feature ?

[@BrandonButch]

This thread will be helpful for that: www.reddit.com/r/AppleWatch/comments/19a8fnw/faq_apple_watch_and_blood_oxygen_ban_in_the_usa/

[@tdhtran]

How do you keep the timer running on the face of your watch when it’s activated ? It keeps going back to my watch face and it’s really annoying.

[@NedeljkoRanisovic]

How I can add in focus “recording a video focus” ?

[@mako2762]

When do you charge the watch if you wear it to sleep?

[@jamesmccrorie9783]

What background/wallpaper is that

[@cyramollel3807]

I’m 11 and have an Apple Watch SE with family setup. I was kind of sad most of these things don’t work. 😢

[@arayan83079]

You didn’t mention that you can Double Tap to take the photo!

[@Start__working]

I’m a lot on KZbin and I don’t get where I can join the membership you talk about?

[@BrandonButch]

just click the Join button under this video/on my channel or go to kzbin.infojoin

[@coreymcdonald7745]

Sometimes, if you’re on an Apple device, the join button does not appear. If you want to join the channel as a member, you need to use a non Apple device.

[@jasonconnolly5401]

And if you hold down the capture button inside camera it will record video

[@sexylilmami538]

Love ya watch Thanks you so much for Apple Watch ⌚️ function .i use ring app on my I phone &watch🥰

[@abcdoooabcd]

i have series 9 and iphone 15 pro max proximity sensor dosent work yes it play sound and light but dosent show me the green screen with direction arrow

[@djjas764]

Which band are you using?

[@adam.faze1]

please do the new macOS beta features

[@BrandonButch]

Which features?

[@TurboT1292]

Where’d you get the watch band?

[@arayan83079]

Ok but how do you rearrange the order of the credit cards that pop up?

[@vaibhavshush]

12:08 The apple watch is supposed to mirror the iPhone’s display of the camera but for some reason it just shows an empty black screen. It is been a bug about for sometime and often resolve itself while restarting the phone and watch times. Please address this issue. If you didn’t know that.

[@BrandonButch]

Yes, it's a bug with the latest Beta

[@shad0w303]

I have same problem with my Ultra 2

[@pdjim61]

I’m running iPhone 14 Plus with iOS 17.4. I have Apple Watch 9. My phone won’t allow me to mirror my watch under accessibility settings. It keeps saying I need to unlock the watch. It isn’t locked. Rebooted the phone and the watch. Same issue.

[@ladymecie]

Series 7

[@ellenm9743]

I have the 8. I upgrade every other year.

[@alexkalajian16]

What metal band you rocking

[@johnt1074]

Who makes your metal band ?

[@planarian1772]

I have an iphone 15, and a Series 9. But for some reason proxmity find doesn’t work, if i try to press the phone finding button it just vibrates it and doesnt open up the proximity find settings. Help anyone?

[@johnp6109]

Brandon is that the apple watch band???

[@mikerisner]

Dude. This was fantastic. You covered a few I did not know.

[@BrandonButch]

Sweet! Glad it was helpful 🙌

[@hankweiser9859]

If you’re wearing your watch all day and then also wearing it all night. How does it get charged? When I’m asleep is usually my charging time.

[@safiuzzaman5702]

Do you think whatsapp will bring a native app for the apple watch in the future? Considering it is the most selling watch in the world.

[@Mvrderface]

19/4.

[@darwinlaureles]

How can we get that watch face?

[@brennenroan5381]

I wish there was way to have any emergency contact to override the silence (in “sleep” focus mode) and custom vibrations. Right now it overrides the sleep focus with a small vibration and the phone never goes off. The fix for now is, when I’m on call, turn message notifications off via watch notifications.

[@elshaerr]

If I understand right I think I have the solution for you If you go to the selected contact you want to over ride any focus and press on edit and scroll down until you find “Ringtone” and press on it and enable the first option which is called “Emergency Bypass” now when ever that contact calls while you have any focus turned on it will ring and vibrate as the default ringtone and it will even ring if you have your iPhone on silent mode

[@johndiaz4663]

I still rock the Apple Watch 6

[@SplosionMovies]

My Watch SE2 had a ton of false positives on raise to speak, and wouldn't respond when I actually wanted to use it. Weird because it worked better on my Series 5, and better still on my Series 2.

[@nicktomaso1653]

What Apple Watch band is that?

[@basimaman4905]

Is that band available for series 9 ? Please let me know

[@BrandonButch]

Nope, only for the Ultra unfortunately!

[@timgoehrke]

@@BrandonButch love the watch band that you have on your ultra! What brand is it and where can I get one!

[@EthanCantu24]

Me too 😂 12:31

[@270blevins]

Need a delete all text messages function… zone at a time can get pretty frustrating

[@brentbyrd]

I use it to view the time since the watch is full of bugs. Message notifications occur about 5% of the time.

[@greggy9262]

What watch strap is this