28/10/2020
This is what you can do with an Apple Watch
The Apple Watch: The much-loved and multifunctional watch from Apple. It tracks your steps and heart rate, pushes your WhatsApp notifications, and lets you quickly pay at the supermarket with Apple Pay. Also handy: it shows the time too!
It’s also ideal in stores for quick payments with Apple Pay. Your phone or wallet can stay in your bag or pocket. Are you a big football fan, and does your partner find it annoying when you’re constantly checking the scores on your phone? With an Apple Watch, you can push all the goals and scores directly to your watch via an app.
The great thing about the Apple Watch is that it also functions independently. You can go for a run and leave your iPhone at home. The Watch tracks your route via GPS, and you can easily download your favorite Apple Music playlist to the Watch. You can pair your Bluetooth headphones or earbuds with ease. No pockets in your sports shorts? No problem, and that awkward armband can stay in the drawer.
What is an Apple Watch?
The Apple Watch is Apple's smartwatch. The first generation was released in 2015, and in 2020, the sixth generation was introduced. The Apple Watch is a multifunctional extension of your iPhone. With this smart watch on your wrist, you no longer need to take your iPhone out of your pocket as often. That might sound lazy, but during a meeting, at school, or on the go, it’s ideal.Setting up your Apple Watch
Every iPhone comes with the 'Watch' app pre-installed. This app lets you set everything up on your Apple Watch. By following the steps in this app for the first time, you can easily configure the smartwatch. Don’t have an iPhone? Then an Apple Watch might not be the best choice for you. But don't let that stop you—at iUsed, you can score a refurbished iPhone at a great price ;).Apps on your Apple Watch
Through the Watch app on your iPhone, you can install all kinds of handy apps on your Apple Watch. For example, with your bank's app, you can quickly check your balance, the NS app tells you when your train departs, and the NOS app gives you a quick overview of the latest news. To use these apps, you first need to install the regular iPhone app on your iPhone. By scrolling down in the Watch app, your iPhone will show you which apps you can install on your Watch. You can also set it up to install available apps automatically. Removing an app works the same as on your iPhone. By holding down the icons on your watch, they will start 'dancing,' and you can remove them by clicking the minus button.An Apple Watch can even save your life!
That might sound a bit exaggerated, but it’s true. The Apple Watch comes with lots of handy built-in apps. Think of the heart rate monitor that tracks your heart rate all day long. The newer versions even have an ECG monitor. If you have an irregular heartbeat, you’ll get a notification. With automatic fall detection, emergency services are alerted if you take a hard fall and, for example, become unconscious. You may have seen examples of this on the news. A reassuring feature.Advantages of the Apple Watch
The biggest advantages of the Apple Watch are that it saves you a lot of time and keeps you always connected. When your iPhone vibrates, you may have the urge to check which WhatsApp or Instagram notification just came in. Now, since you get all these notifications on your wrist, you can immediately decide whether or not you need to respond. Have you ever missed an important call because your iPhone was charging? That's a thing of the past because your Apple Watch shows you who’s calling, even if you and your iPhone are not in the same room.It’s also ideal in stores for quick payments with Apple Pay. Your phone or wallet can stay in your bag or pocket. Are you a big football fan, and does your partner find it annoying when you’re constantly checking the scores on your phone? With an Apple Watch, you can push all the goals and scores directly to your watch via an app.
Live healthier and exercise with an Apple Watch
The Apple Watch comes with an automatic workout app that tracks all your sports performances. At the end of the day, you can see how many steps you’ve taken and how many calories you’ve burned. If your Apple Watch detects that you've been sitting a lot, you’ll get a notification advising you to stand for a minute. These are all handy ways to stay fit, but if you find them annoying, you can turn them off.The great thing about the Apple Watch is that it also functions independently. You can go for a run and leave your iPhone at home. The Watch tracks your route via GPS, and you can easily download your favorite Apple Music playlist to the Watch. You can pair your Bluetooth headphones or earbuds with ease. No pockets in your sports shorts? No problem, and that awkward armband can stay in the drawer.
Handy Apple Watch tips
- Find my iPhone
Forgot where you left your iPhone? By swiping up from the bottom of your Apple Watch, you’ll get a handy menu. Press the iPhone icon, and your iPhone will play a sound. If you hold the button longer, your flashlight will also start flashing. - Navigate on your bike
Since it's no longer legal to hold your phone while biking, navigating has become more difficult. By setting a route in Apple Maps on your iPhone, the map will automatically appear on your Apple Watch. This way, you can legally ‘peek’ at which turn to take. - Check AirPods battery status or silence your iPhone
By swiping up from the bottom of your Watch, you enter a menu with a few shortcuts. By clicking the battery icon, you’ll also see the battery status of your AirPods. Don’t want to be disturbed? Press the moon icon.
This is just the tip of the iceberg: you can do so much more with an Apple Watch. This smart clock is not only multifunctional but also a fun gadget. The Apple smartwatch works best with iPhones. Don’t have an iPhone yet? Check out our selection of iPhones on the website.