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My Apple Watch (updated for Watch OS 2.0), 2nd Edition

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  • Copyright 2016
  • Dimensions: 6" x 9"
  • Edition: 2nd
  • eBook (Watermarked)
  • ISBN-10: 0-13-442879-X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0-13-442879-6

Step-by-step instructions with callouts to Apple Watch screenshots that show you exactly what to do.

Help when you run into problems or limitations.

Tips and Notes to help you get the most from your Apple Watch.

Full-color, step-by-step tasks walk you through everything you want to do with your Apple Watch. Learn how to

  • Reply to emails with your voice
  • Navigate using public transit, walking, or driving directions
  • Use your Watch as a nightstand clock
  • Create new watch faces and customize existing ones
  • Customize what apps appear in Glances, what notifications you receive, and how your Apple Watch interacts with your iPhone
  • Set up and use Apple Pay
  • Use Siri to take actions on your behalf
  • Send Digital Touch sketches, taps, or your own heartbeat
  • Install and manage Apple Watch apps
  • Connect your Apple Watch to a Bluetooth headset or speaker
  • Play music from your Apple Watch, or just control the music on your iPhone
  • Control your iPhone’s camera from your Apple Watch
  • Keep track of your workouts, exercise, and calorie usage

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Table of Contents

Prologue Getting to Know Your Apple Watch 3

    Your Apple Watch’s External Features ..........................................................3

        Front and Right Side............................................................................................4

        Back ....................................................................................................................................5

    First-Time Setup ...............................................................................................................6

    Learning How to Use Your Apple Watch ................................................15

        Use the Digital Crown .....................................................................................15

        Use the Side Button ..........................................................................................17

        Use the Touchscreen ........................................................................................18

        Use the Lock Screen .........................................................................................19

    Interacting with the Watch Face ....................................................................20

        Work with Notifications .................................................................................21

        Use Glances ..............................................................................................................23

        Run an App ...............................................................................................................24

        Quickly Access Your Friends ......................................................................25

        Command Your Watch Using Siri ..........................................................26

Chapter 1: Personalizing Your Apple Watch 29

    Choosing and Customizing Your Watch Face ....................................29

        Choose a New Watch Face ..........................................................................30

        Customize an Existing Watch Face ......................................................31

        Create a New Version of an Existing Watch Face ....................36

        Delete a Watch Face .........................................................................................38

    Using the Photo Album and Photo Watch Faces ............................40

        Synchronize a Photo Album......................................................................41

        Change Overall Watch Face Functionality ....................................49

    Rearranging App Icons and Activating Airplane Mode............52

        Move App Icons ....................................................................................................52

        Configure Do Not Disturb ...........................................................................53

        Coordinate Airplane Mode .........................................................................58

    Managing Glances ......................................................................................................61

        Rearranging Glances ........................................................................................61

        Add Glances .............................................................................................................63

    Configuring General Watch Settings .........................................................65

        Change General Settings .............................................................................66

        Add Accessibility ..................................................................................................69

    Changing Screen, Sound, and Haptics Settings ..............................72

        Adjust Brightness and Text Size .............................................................72

        Adjust Sounds and Haptics ........................................................................73

        Control Notifications ........................................................................................76

    Changing Passcode-Related Settings .......................................................78

    Configuring Motion and Fitness Privacy Settings .........................80

    Changing Settings for Built-in Watch Apps .........................................82

        Activity ..........................................................................................................................82

        Calendar ......................................................................................................................85

        Clock ...............................................................................................................................86

        Contacts .......................................................................................................................88

        Friends...........................................................................................................................89

        Mail...................................................................................................................................90

        Maps ...............................................................................................................................92

        Messages ....................................................................................................................92

        Music ..............................................................................................................................94

        Wallet and Apple Pay .......................................................................................95

        Phone .............................................................................................................................96

        Photos ...........................................................................................................................98

        Stocks .............................................................................................................................99

        Weather .................................................................................................................... 100

        Workout ................................................................................................................... 101

    Change Settings for Third-Party Watch Apps ................................ 102

Chapter 2: Messages, Emails, and Phone Calls 105

    Working with Messages .................................................................................... 105

        Read and Respond to Messages from Notifications ....... 106

        Read and Respond to Messages from the Messages App ...................... 110

        Compose a New Message from the Messages App ........ 112

        Compose a New Message from the Friends List ................ 115

    Using Digital Touch ................................................................................................ 117

        Send a Digital Touch..................................................................................... 118

        Receive a Digital Touch .............................................................................. 120

    Working with Email ............................................................................................... 121

        Read Email from Within a Notification......................................... 121

        Reply To Email from Within a Notification ................................ 122

        Dictate Your Response ................................................................................ 123

        Respond Using an Emoji .......................................................................... 124

        Use the Mail App ............................................................................................. 126

    Make and Receive Phone Calls ................................................................... 128

        Handle an Incoming Call .......................................................................... 128

        Options During a Call .................................................................................. 130

        Use the Phone App ....................................................................................... 130

        Use Your Favorites .......................................................................................... 131

        Manage Recent Calls .................................................................................... 131

        Place a Call from Your Contacts.......................................................... 132

        Manage Voicemail .......................................................................................... 133

Chapter 3: Using Siri 137

    Activating Siri .............................................................................................................. 137

        Raise Your Wrist ................................................................................................. 138

        Press the Digital Crown ............................................................................. 138

    Using Siri ......................................................................................................................... 139

        Time-Related Requests .............................................................................. 139

        Informational Requests ............................................................................. 143

Chapter 4: Using Apple Maps 149

    Launching Maps ....................................................................................................... 150

        Search for a Place and Get Directions to It .............................. 151

        Hand Off Directions Between Your iPhone and Watch 154

        Stick a Pin in the Map .................................................................................. 155

        Get Directions to One of Your Contacts ..................................... 156

        View Information About a Landmark ........................................... 158

    Get Transit Directions .......................................................................................... 158

Chapter 5: Playing Music 165

    Finding and Playing Music .............................................................................. 166

        My Music ................................................................................................................. 167

    Controlling Playback ............................................................................................ 175

        Use the Playback Controls to Play, Pause, and Jump to Other Songs ............. 175

        Use Additional Playback Controls to Repeat, Shuffle, and Play Music on Other Devices ....... 176

    Playing Music from Your Apple Watch ................................................. 177

        Creating a Playlist on Your iPhone ................................................... 177

        Synchronize a Playlist to Your Watch ............................................. 179

        Pair a Bluetooth Device ............................................................................. 181

        Play a Playlist on Your Watch ................................................................ 182

Chapter 6: Using Apple Pay 187

    Adding Cards to Apple Pay ............................................................................ 187

    Pay with your Watch ............................................................................................. 192

Chapter 7: Using Your Watch to Stay Active 195

    Becoming Familiar with the Activity App ......................................... 196

        Navigate the Activity App on Your Watch ................................ 196

        Change Your Move Goal ........................................................................... 198

        Use the Activity App on your iPhone ........................................... 199

    Using the Workout App ..................................................................................... 200

        Choose a Type of Workout and Start Your Workout ........ 201

        View Information and End Your Workout ................................. 202

    Using the Health App .......................................................................................... 203

        Choose Health Sources .............................................................................. 205

        View the Health Data ................................................................................... 207

Chapter 8: Installing and Managing Watch Apps 211

    Finding Watch Apps .............................................................................................. 212

    Installing Watch Apps .......................................................................................... 213

    Managing Your Watch Apps .......................................................................... 214

        Choose Watch Apps to Install or Uninstall ............................... 214

        Rearrange App Icons .................................................................................... 215

        Decide Whether Apps Should Automatically Install ....... 216

        Change App Notification Settings ................................................... 216

Chapter 9: Using Other Watch Apps 221

    Using Media-Related Apps ............................................................................. 221

        Control Your Apple TV or Mac ............................................................. 222

        Control Pandora ............................................................................................... 224

        Control Your iPhone’s Camera ............................................................. 225

    Using Social Media Apps .................................................................................. 226

        Using Instagram ............................................................................................... 226

        Using Twitter ....................................................................................................... 227

    Using Time- and Date-Related Apps ..................................................... 228

        Start a Timer ......................................................................................................... 228

        Use the Stopwatch ......................................................................................... 229

        See the Time Around the World ........................................................ 229

        Managing Alarms ............................................................................................ 230

        See the Weather Around the World ............................................... 232

        Check on Your Schedule ........................................................................... 233

Chapter 10: Useful Watch Apps 235

    Calling an Uber Car ................................................................................................ 236

    Calculating the Tip Using Calcbot ............................................................ 237

    Finding a Starbucks and Checking Your Rewards ..................... 239

    Translating Your Words ....................................................................................... 240

    Working with Email Using Outlook......................................................... 243

        Read Email As It Arrives ............................................................................. 244

        Read Emails From the Outlook App ............................................... 245

    Using Evernote .......................................................................................................... 247

    Controlling Your PowerPoint Presentation ...................................... 249

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