Apple Watch For Dummies

Stop looking at your phone—and start looking at your Apple Watch

Much more than a time-telling device, the Apple Watch is your very own wrist-sized computer. And Apple Watch For Dummies is the most trusted guide for new and upgrading users. Learn how to check your email, make a phone call, look at tomorrow's weather forecast, and track your calorie burn, all right on your wrist. Dummies helps you navigate the interface, use helpful Siri shortcuts, make wireless payments, and more. This 2023 Edition is fully updated for the latest version of the Apple Watch and watchOS.

• Learn how to connect your Apple Watch to your phone and start receiving messages
• Check the weather, track your fitness, and use apps on your Watch
• Make payments wirelessly by tapping your Watch at points-of-sale
• Discover all the features of the newest Apple Watch models

This is the perfect Dummies guide for first-time Apple Watch users, as well as people who are upgrading their Apple Watch and need a reference on the latest features.

Marc Saltzman has been covering consumer technology for more than 25 years, with one simple goal: to “break down geek speak into street speak.” Marc is a freelance journalist (USA TODAY, AARP, Costco Connection), radio host and podcaster (the “Tech It Out” show), and keynote speaker. He also appears regularly on several TV stations as a tech expert.

Introduction 1

Part 1: Getting to Know Apple Watch 5

CHAPTER 1: Watch This: Introducing Apple Watch 7

CHAPTER 2: Time Out: Setting Up Your Apple Watch 37

CHAPTER 3: Control Freak: Mastering Apple Watch's Interface and Apps 69

Part 2: Just the Tasks, Ma'am! 101

CHAPTER 4: It's About Time: Setting Watch Faces, Alarms, Timers, and More 103

CHAPTER 5: Keep in Touch: Using Apple Watch for Calls, Texts, and More 157

CHAPTER 6: In the Know: Staying Informed with Apple Watch 193

Part 3: It's All in the Wrist 237

CHAPTER 7: Siri Supersized: Gaining the Most from Your Personal Assistant 239

CHAPTER 8: Apple Watch as Your Workout Buddy and Digital Doctor 259

CHAPTER 9: Mucho Media: Managing Your Music, Movies, Apple TV, and More 321

CHAPTER 10: Making Mobile Payments with Apple Watch Controlling Your Smart Home 347

Part 4: More Apple Watch Tips and Tricks 373

CHAPTER 11: App It Up: Customizing Apple Watch with Awesome Apps and More 375

CHAPTER 12: Extra! Extra! Having Fun with Apple Watch 393

Part 5: The Part of Tens 407

CHAPTER 13: Ten Cool Things to Do with Your Apple Watch 409

Index 419

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