Today, smartwatches have redefined healthcare and convenience over the past few years. With such premium features, Apple smartwatches have carved an indelible niche in smartwatches and technology. While many of these features, including its activity tracker, blood oxygen and heart-rate monitor, compass, and camera remote, are well known, some are implicit yet incredibly beneficial. Knowing these hacks and features will help one navigate the smartwatch easily. Here are some hidden Apple Watch features:
Notifications of high noise levels
Apple Watches can now monitor noise levels with the Noise app and alert users about harmful levels. One may, therefore, check the noise levels of one’s surroundings in any setting and manage the noise levels or move to another location accordingly.
Option to capture screenshots
Whether to share a new workout milestone or keep a record of one’s health parameters, taking a screenshot on the smartwatch can be handy. Although most Apple watches do not directly permit users to take screenshots, one may enable this option on the integrated app and take screenshots by pressing the digital crown and the side button simultaneously.
Feature to split bills
Splitting bills can often be a hassle after a group meal or a joint purchase. Apple smartwatches make this task considerably easy with the Calculator app, which allows one to enter the cumulative amount and percentage tip. One may then enter the number of payees and derive the amount each individual has to contribute. Users may also utilize the Apple Wallet option to pay their bills directly from their watches.
Water lock
Apple smartwatches are highly water resistant, meaning one can perform all water-based activities, including showering and swimming while wearing the watch. Moreover, to prevent the watch from accidentally considering water droplets as finger touches, users may activate the “water lock” option and enjoy a hassle-free swim or shower with the smartwatch.
Group FaceTime
The group FaceTime feature allows up to 32 people to interact on FaceTime through an Apple watch. Further, users can record and share a video message with their friends who cannot respond to FaceTime calls.
Option to set customized timers
While timers are available on most phones and smartwatches, Apple smartwatches can set customized timers, making it easier for users to remember what activity has to be completed. For example, one may set a timer to take boiled eggs off the stove in precisely six minutes or apply sunscreen at regular intervals of two to three hours.
NameDrop
Apple smartwatches with watchOS 10 entail the NameDrop feature, allowing users to share their details and photographs with trustworthy persons safely. One may directly share such information with their contacts through NameDrop or tap the My Card watch face and place the watch next to the person they wish to share the information with.
Feature to track the amount of time spent in daylight
Knowing the amount of exposure to sunlight is important to ensure adequate levels of vitamin D in the body. Apple watches with watchOS 10 enable one to track how much time one has spent in daylight. This feature can also be handy for individuals in cold climates.
Double-tap gesture to control the watch
This remarkable feature enables users to perform tasks like receiving and disconnecting calls and taking pictures with a simple gesture, i.e., tapping one’s index finger and thumb together twice before the screen. This feature redefines convenience and technological advancement, as one need not touch the display repeatedly to control the smartwatch.
Precision finding
The Apple Watch Series 9 entails the Precision Finding feature, enabling users to track their iPhones easily when misplaced. The Apple Watch provides prompts to users to track their misplaced smartphones. Moreover, it also provides haptic, visual, and auditory assistance to track the lost iPhone.
Option to delete notifications
Touching and holding the top of the Apple watch’s face allows one to cumulatively present notifications, after which one can delete each notification individually. Alternatively, one may delete all notifications by swiping to the end of the notifications and selecting “Clear All.
Feature to promote regular handwashing
Washing one’s hands after touching certain surfaces, before and after meals, and after returning home is an essential practice to maintain hygiene and prevent diseases. Apple smartwatches inculcate this habit among users by sensing when they wash their hands and reminding them to continue the activity for 20 seconds. One can turn on hand-wash alerts by selecting “Settings” in the watch, then “Handwashing,” and “Turn on the Handwashing Timer.”
Mental-health check-ins
The “Mindfulness” feature in watchOS 10 Apple smartwatches allows one to log the current state of mind and identify factors influencing it. Users can also incorporate additional details on why they feel a certain way, understanding the underlying causes of their emotions.
Efficient menstrual tracking
The Cycle Tracking feature on Apple smartwatches does more than monitor menstrual cycles. It also gives users insights into when their fertile period is approaching. It notifies users of delayed or skipped periods.
Feature to change the digital crown’s orientation
Apple smartwatches’ digital crown orientation can be easily switched, which makes it convenient for individuals who prefer wearing their smartwatch on the right wrist. The digital crown’s orientation can be easily changed in the Apple watch’s general settings.
Apple smartwatches offer various intriguing options that enhance one’s efficiency in performing daily activities, facilitate advanced health tracking, and monitor their iPhones effectively through the watch. The latest Apple series, i.e., Apple Watch Series 8 and 9, offer unparalleled convenience with advanced, cutting-edge features. They are all set to be offered at discounted rates during the Black Friday 2023 sale.