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GeeksModo Story Archive - October 2026

A Find My screen showing the location of AirPods Pro on a map.

How to set up Find My on Apple Watch

You can set up Find My on Apple Watch, add people, turn on Find My for your watch, and add your devices, AirTag, and other items.
A Find My screen showing the location of a suitcase on a map.

How to locate items in Find My on Apple Watch

You can locate items in Find My on Apple Watch, use Precision Finding with AirTag, and get notified when you leave an item behind.
A Find My screen showing the location of AirPods Pro on a map.

How to locate devices in Find My on Apple Watch

You can locate devices in Find My on Apple Watch, get directions to them, and get notified when you leave a device behind.
Control Center showing six buttons—Wi-Fi, Ping iPhone, Battery, Silent Mode, Theater Mode, and Do Not Disturb.

How to ping your iPhone with Apple Watch

You can ping your iPhone with Apple Watch to play a sound, and use Precision Finding on supported models to see its heading and distance.
The Now Playing screen showing media on Apple Watch and on iPhone.

How to control media playback on other devices using your Apple Watch

You can control media playback on iPhone, iPad, and HomePod with Apple Watch, adjust the volume, and switch or add AirPlay devices.
A Podcasts screen showing an episode with the Back, Play, More Options, and Audio Output buttons.

How to play podcasts on Apple Watch

You can play podcasts on Apple Watch, stream episodes or play ones stored on your watch, and change Podcasts settings.
The Play screen for an audiobook. The Close button is at the top left, the More button at the top right, the skip back 15 seconds button at the bottom left, the Play/Pause button at the bottom middle, and the skip ahead 15 seconds button at the bottom right. In the middle is the book art, chapter number, and remaining time in the chapter.

How to listen to audiobooks on Apple Watch

You can listen to audiobooks on Apple Watch, stream them from your Apple Books library, or download them for offline listening.
A Podcasts screen showing an episode with the Back, Play, More Options, and Audio Output buttons.

How to choose an audio destination on Apple Watch

You can choose an audio destination on Apple Watch, like your iPhone, Bluetooth headphones, or the watch speaker, with the AirPlay button.
Control Center showing six buttons—Wi-Fi, Ping iPhone, Battery, Silent Mode, Theater Mode, and Do Not Disturb.

How to use the flashlight on Apple Watch

You can use the flashlight on Apple Watch to light up a door lock or nearby objects, choose a light mode, and adjust its brightness.
The Headphone Safety screen, showing the number of headphone notifications sent in the last 6 months, the Reduce Loud Audio option, a slider for changing the maximum decibel level, and the selected decibel limit of 85 decibels.

How to connect Apple Watch to Bluetooth headphones or speakers

You can connect Apple Watch to Bluetooth headphones or speakers, monitor headphone volume, reduce loud sounds, and view loud audio notifications.