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Kevin Hollington

Kevin Hollington is a seasoned tech journalist based in Los Angeles with a penchant for all things Apple. He started writing about Apple products in 2007 and it’s been a love affair ever since. He has spent over a decade testing and writing about iPhones, iPads, Macs, and other Apple products. In his spare time, he likes nothing more than catching up with the latest news and sports podcasts on the beach.

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Siren counting down. Near the top is the battery charge, in the middle is a Play button, and at the bottom is the Emergency Call slider.

How to activate the siren on Apple Watch Ultra

You can activate the siren on Apple Watch Ultra with the Action button, side button, Siren app, or Siri to attract help in an emergency.
The Reminders app showing a grocery list.

How to use reminders on Apple Watch

You can use reminders on Apple Watch to view lists, add and edit items, mark them complete, and keep them up to date with iCloud.
A Wallet screen showing a custom pass with editable fields.

How to use cards and passes in Wallet on Apple Watch

You can use cards and passes in Wallet on Apple Watch, present a code or pass to a reader, and set a card to be
Status icons in Control Center showing iPhone connected, Location Services, Silent Mode, and Do Not Disturb.

How to check the status of Apple Watch

You can check the status of Apple Watch with the icons at the top of the watch face and in Control Center, and learn what
The Health Details screen, which includes fields for name, birth date, blood type, and other information.

How to update your health details on Apple Watch

You can update your health details on Apple Watch, like height, weight, and wheelchair status, to make calorie and distance data more accurate.
A screen in the Vitals app showing overnight health metrics.

How to track your vitals on Apple Watch

You can track your vitals on Apple Watch in the Vitals app, view overnight and daytime health metrics, and get notified when they change.
The battery level in Control Center.

How to check battery health and usage on Apple Watch

You can check battery health and usage on Apple Watch, see the battery level in Control Center or on the watch face, and view charging
The customize screen for a watch face showing featured complications. Turn the Digital Crown to browse complications.

How to add complications to the watch face on your Apple Watch

You can add complications to the watch face on Apple Watch to check stock prices, weather, and info from your apps at a glance.
Control Center with the Silent Mode button selected.

How to silence notifications for extended periods on Apple Watch

You can silence notifications for extended periods on Apple Watch with Silent Mode, Theater Mode, Do Not Disturb, or a Focus.
The back of Apple Watch Series 10, with the band release buttons at top and bottom, the electrical heart sensors, optical heart sensors, and blood oxygen sensors in the middle, and the speaker on the side.

How to record an electrocardiogram with the ECG app on Apple Watch

You can record an electrocardiogram with the ECG app on Apple Watch, set it up in the Health app on iPhone, and get a classification.