What You Can (And Can’t) Do With Your Apple Watch


Congratulations on purchasing your new Apple Watch! You might be thinking: what’s next? While there are obvious features that you can use right off the bat, we’re here to uncover some of the special hidden features as well as the things you CANNOT do with your watch. Read more to find out!

 

What You Can Do

  • You can call and text your friends and family to help you stay connected.
  • You can track your activity levels and health metrics to stay in shape.
  • You can detect falls so that emergency contacts can respond to you.
  • You can detect noise levels to ensure that you are not exposing your ears to noise levels that are dangerous to you.
  • You can set up several timers at once to track different activities.
  • You can listen to music and podcasts.
  • You can make purchases through Apple Pay.
  • You can utilize Siri and launch commands.

What You Can’t Do

  • You cannot use your Apple Watch without an iPhone.
  • You cannot pair your Apple Watch with an Android phone.
  • You cannot type since it does not have a keyboard. However, you can write the letters or use the recommended templates when sending messages.
  • You cannot use the Apple Watch as a camera. What you can do is use it as a second screen for your iPhone camera.

Overall, the Apple Watch’s capabilities and limitations are heavily reliant on your iPhone. For as long as you stay connected to your phone, you’re good to go!

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