5 Apple Watch secrets only power users know
Are you using your Apple Watch to its fullest possible extent? Don’t worry — most people aren’t. That’s why we’re here to show you five of our favorite features for your Apple Watch.
1. Use it left-handed
Southpaws, this one is for you. It’s a fix that will make life easier. To adjust the handedness of your watch, tap into the Settings app.
- Open Settings on your Apple Watch, then tap General.
- Select Orientation.
- Choose your dominant wrist.
NOTE: You can also open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone, tap My Watch, then go to General > Watch Orientation.
2. Manage notifications like a pro
If you know, you know: Having all of your notifications on your wrist at all times can be overwhelming, especially if you get a lot of emails and texts. And sometimes, you just don’t want anyone else to see the preview text of your incoming communications. Good news: You can make that private.
- Open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone. Select the My Watch tab.
- Tap Notifications. Turn on Tap to Show Full Notification.
Then when you get a notification, you can tap it to see the full text.
You can also stop the onslaught of notifications altogether. Delivering notifications “quietly” is a great custom option. Go to your Notification Center, tap a notification you want to mute or turn off, then tap the More button (three dots).
You can disable sound and haptic alerts from here by choosing the Deliver Quietly option. Whenever you need to focus, you’ll be free of annoying notifications.
3. Use Theater Mode
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