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Apple Watch Series 3 – last generation smart watch from the Cupertino tech giant. Unlike Series 2, they are equipped with a stand-alone LTE module that works through the built-in eSIM (not yet supported in Russia), thanks to which they can be used even without a smartphone. But it will still be required to activate the device.

How to turn on Apple Watch Series 2, 3?

To turn it on, press and hold the “long” (not round!) side button until the manufacturer’s logo appears on the display.

If after 10-15 seconds of holding the long side button the screen does not flash and the device does not turn on, make sure that it is sufficiently charged. Connect the “charger” and leave it for 30 minutes. After that, you can try to turn on the device again.

How to set up Apple Watch Series 2, 3?

For initial setup, you will also need a smartphone updated to latest version iOS, with Bluetooth enabled and an active Internet connection (via mobile network or Wi-Fi).

How to do initial setup

In order to initially set up your smartwatch, you will need an iPhone with Internet access. How to connect these two devices:

• Turn them on;
• Bring your watch to your iPhone. Wait a while until a message appears on the phone screen prompting you to use your smartphone to make settings. Click “Next” there. If it doesn't appear, check Bluetooth - it should be turned on. You can also open the corresponding application and click the “Create a pair” button;
• After this, a special animation will appear on the watch screen, and the smartphone will turn on the camera through which it will recognize it. Place the companion device's display in the center of the viewfinder as shown in the tips. If automatic recognition does not occur, click the “Create a pair manually” button. The wizard will demonstrate instructions for pairing devices;
• Choose which hand you plan to wear the watch on;
• Agree to all terms of use;
• Enter your Apple ID password.

How to connect Apple Watch 2, 3 to WiFi?

Upon initial activation, the smartwatch copies the settings profile from the connected smartphone. That is, if Wi-Fi, GPS, Siri, etc. are enabled on the iPhone, they are automatically activated on the companion device. Wireless network passwords will also be transferred along with the rest of your data.

You can enable WiFi on Apple Watch 3, as well as disable it or configure other settings directly in the corresponding window of the initial setup wizard.

What else can you do?

In the Initial Setup Wizard you can also:

• Set a login password. It will be activated when this accessory is removed from the hand;
• Set up a branded payment service;
• Install applications from the AppStore.

During the initial setup process, various usage tips will be shown on the smartphone screen.

Key features of Apple Watch Series 2, 3

Activity analysis of Apple Watch Series 2, 3

The program for tracking physical indicators is called “Activity” and is pre-installed watchOS software, that is, it is ready to work immediately after the initial setup.

Interesting

Instructions on how to enable tracking physical activity or disable it, are shown directly in the initial setup wizard on the smartphone. There are also hints in the application itself.

The donut chart interface displays the following metrics:

• The number of calories burned during movement (the “Mobility” parameter);
• Total duration of movements (parameter “Exercises”);
• The number of hours in the current day in each of which you moved for at least 1 minute (the “Warm-up” parameter).

To view detailed information about each parameter, you need to swipe up on the screen with pie charts.

The “Exercise” and “Warm-up” parameters are not configurable. “Mobility” can be changed with a strong tap on any screen - after this, a screen will open with settings for the number of calories that need to be burned to achieve the daily goal.

Reminders about the need to “walk” are configured in the control application on the smartphone, in the “My Watch” - “Activity” tab.

How to measure blood pressure on Apple Watch Series 2, 3?

No way. This model, like the previous ones, is not equipped with a built-in blood pressure monitor and therefore cannot measure blood pressure.

Heart rate measurement on Apple Watch 2, 3

To measure your pulse, you need to launch the “Pulse” program from the application menu. In addition, the device constantly analyzes heart rate when the “Training” mode is active, as well as 3 minutes after its completion.

When you first open the Pulse program, the application will offer to enable notifications about increased heart rate in the absence of physical activity. If necessary, this function can be activated.

Apple Watch Heart Rate Variability

To measure heart rate, photoplethysmography technology is used, i.e. The pulse is analyzed by the degree of light transmission of blood in the vessels under the skin.

As a result, the quality of heart rate measurement may vary depending on how the photocells adhere to the skin, skin color, the user's health status, and other factors. The exact value may differ by several beats per minute from the measured one, either up or down.

Sleep analysis in Apple Watch Series 2, 3

There are no built-in tools for monitoring the quality and phases of sleep in this companion device. Therefore, it is recommended to use a third party for tracking. software, which can be downloaded from the AppStore - such as Sleep++, AutoSleep, Sleep Better, Sleep Tracker, etc.

How to track sleep on Apple Watch 2, 3 using third-party software

The operating principle of various third-party software is approximately the same. Required:

1. Install the desired sleep tracker from the AppStore;
2. Open the sleep tracker and start tracking mode.

Smart alarm clock for Apple Watch Series 2, 3

To use the watch as a smart alarm clock, you will also need to install third-party software that supports this function. For example, Sleep++ or similar ones from the above list.

How to use Apple Pay on Apple Watch 2, 3?

In order for the proprietary payment service to work, you will need to set a password code. This is described in the instructions for initial device setup. In addition, right in the same menu you can link the card with which you plan to pay for purchases.

To configure the service, if this item was skipped in the initial setup menu, you will need:

1. Open the Watch application on your smartphone;
2. Open the “My Watch” tab;
3. Open the “Wallet and Apple Pay” item;
4. If you don't have a passcode set on your watch, the app will prompt you to set it right now. Do it;
5. Click "Add card";
6. Select a card from among those already linked - or enter the details of a new one;
7. Enter the card security code;
8. Click “Next” and wait for information from the issuing bank;
9. Click Next.

That's it, the branded payment service will work.

To pay in a store, you will need to quickly press the side button on the watch twice and then bring it face down to the terminal. When activated they will vibrate slightly.

Need to know

If the transaction size exceeds 1000 rubles, you will have to enter the PIN code of the linked card at the terminal to pay.

Unlock Mac with Apple Watch

The watch can only unlock Mac computers and laptops that run macOS High Sierra and support wireless Bluetooth connectivity. In addition, all company devices must be associated with one account. To set up unlocking you need to do the following:

1. On a computer or laptop, open the “Settings” application, select “Protection and Security”, then “General”;
2. Check the box next to “Unlock Mac with Watch”;
3. Enter your account password;
4. Confirm.

All. Now the computer will unlock automatically.

How to charge Apple Watch Series 2, 3?

To charge, you must use the included wireless charger. It is enough to connect it to the network and place the back of the watch on its active surface. The charger is equipped with special magnets that automatically align it.

You can also use AirPower wireless charging.

How to Charge Apple Watch Outside the Home

You can use more than just a household network for charging. The power cable can also connect to the ports Computer USB, laptop, external battery (“power bank”) or any similar charger.

How to update Apple Watch 2, 3?

Software updates (watchOS) are performed via a linked iPhone smartphone. Instructions:

1. Set the watch to charge. You cannot remove it from charging until the update is complete;
2. Make sure they are more than 50% charged;
3. Open the Watch application on your smartphone, in it - the “My Watch” tab;
4. Select “Basic”, then “Software Update”;
5. Download the update. If necessary, you will need to enter a password for your account;
6. The update will be installed automatically;
7. The update may take time to install. Wait for it to complete. The corresponding indicator will report this.

You can remove the watch from charging only after the update is complete.

Can Apple Watch be connected to Android?

No you can not. Apple Watch does not work with Android phones. There is no third-party app that emulates the corresponding iOS software.

However, the user community is looking for another way to connect these two devices. But for now, the answer to the question “Does Apple Watch work with Android” is no, it doesn’t.

Express guide to Apple Watch Series 2, 3

How to check Apple Watch 2, 3 for authenticity

First, make sure it's a Watch and not an iWatch or something like that.

How to check Apple Watch upon purchase:

1. Carry out a visual inspection. Make sure that the case is free of any connectors, including slots for SIM cards or memory cards, charging connectors, etc.;
2. Turn on your device. Make sure it actually turns on;
3. Try connecting to your smartphone. If during the initial setup the device prompted you to enter your account information, you can enter it. The main thing is that there is no “Activate Watch” screen.

How to turn off GPS on Apple Watch 3

GPS does not turn off. You can turn it off on your phone, then the number of geolocation requests will decrease slightly.

Apple Watch Series 2, 3 is not charging - what to do?

If your Apple Watch won't charge, you can try the following:

1. Make sure the power supply is plugged into an outlet and that there is current. Try a different outlet;
2. Make sure the wireless charger is in contact with the watch and the magnets are aligned. Try reconnecting. Try turning the charger over;
3. Make sure that the chargers (including the wireless module, cable and power supply) are original and included in the package;
4. The charger must not have any shipping film on either side;
5. The charger and watch must be clean;
6. Try to force reboot your watch. Press and hold the round and side buttons for 10 seconds. After rebooting, put it on charge again;
7. Try a different cable, a different power supply, a different wireless charger.

If they still do not charge, take them to a service center.

How to reset Apple Watch to factory settings

The easiest way to reset is to remotely delete all personal data via iCloud:

1. On your computer, open icloud.com;
2. Log in to your account;
3. Select “Find iPhone”;
4. Select your watch from the available devices;
5. Click "Erase" and then select "Next" until the process is completed;
6. Also click the “Delete” button (icon with a cross) next to the name of the watch.

Through the application it is a little more difficult. More details about this will be written later in this manual in Russian (in the section “How to break up a couple”).

In order to reset the watch (to perform the so-called “Apple Watch Restore”), the iPhone associated with it must be connected to the Internet via mobile or Wi-Fi.

How to charge Apple Watch without original charger

The third generation companion device (Apple Watch series 3) has limited support for the Qi wireless charging standard, so may be compatible with some chargers. Try placing the back of it against the active charger with Qi support for a few seconds. If charging works, this device can be used.

How to unpair Apple Watch 2, 3

Before you can sell your watch, you will need to remove your own credentials from it. How to unlink Apple Watch from Apple ID:

1. Open the control application on your phone;
2. Open the “My Watch” tab;
3. Open the “Information” menu (indicated by the i symbol in the circle next to the name of the watch);
4. Select “Break pair”;
5. If you are using a tariff plan, click “Delete tariff”;
6. Enter your account password;
7. Confirm your desire to break up the couple.

Unlinking also resets to factory settings.

As it turns out, you can't trust the iPhone alarm clock. If you, like the rest of Europe, woke up an hour later on the day of switching to winter time due to his fault, then you will probably pay attention to this article. If you're otherwise happy with Apple's standard alarm clock, go to Settings/General/Reset/Reset all settings. After this, the iPhone will restart and you will have to set the alarm again, but at least there will be no more errors. As a result of the reset, you will lose a few more personal settings, such as your desktop wallpaper. But if you're determined not to trust Apple's alarm clock anymore, the App Store has hundreds of alarm clocks to suit every taste. Making an alarm clock - what could be easier, however, oddly enough, many of the presented applications simply do not work, and some are impossible to use, they are so wretched. Here's a selection of five great alarm clocks for iPhone and iPod touch. Although they are not able to soften the process of crawling out from under the covers early on Monday morning, they will definitely wake you up on time or when it is convenient for you. We will only warn you that all these alarm clock applications will have to be launched in the evening - not all of them can work in the background.

Radio Alarm is one of the more expensive apps of this type, but it is worth the money. And by appearance, and in terms of functionality it is a very good application.

The design of the program is in retro style: with a calendar, an analog clock and two controls: one for volume, and the second, which is vital for an alarm clock, for brightness. There are also three switches responsible for the three main functions of the application: alarm clock, radio and settings for falling asleep.

You can listen to radio without being tied to an alarm clock by switching to one of the 30 thousand Internet radio stations on SHOUTcast Radio, or by adding the URL of your favorite Internet radio station.

The alarm clock itself is excellent: you can wake up to standard alarm sounds, to your own music, to any Internet radio station, to soothing sounds (more on that later), and even to your own recorded sounds or message.

In the settings you can find many useful functions, for example, turn on vibration; fix the volume so that accidentally turned off the sound cannot prevent you from waking up; indicate at what interval the alarm should ring again if you decide to sleep a little more; make the ringing rise so as not to wake up from a sharp loud sound.

And finally, there is an excellent selection of soothing sounds, such as the sound of the surf, the sound of rain outside the window, the sounds of a fire and the cries of seagulls. You can set a timer so that the phone turns off the sounds after a while, setting a gradual attenuation. The timer, by the way, works for both music and radio.

From a design point of view, the application is thought out to the smallest detail. When you press the Radio button, for example, an analog tuner appears and tuning is accompanied by the tuning sounds of old radios. Even more interesting is the ability to set the alarm so that it turns off only after you shake your iPhone a certain number of times. It's little things like this that make a good app great.

Developer: EnSight Media

2.iFlipClock Plus

Another retro alarm clock, but this time stylized not like a radio, but like an old alarm clock with flip-over numbers. True, 65 background pictures, three colors for numbers, horizontal and vertical viewing modes and two different time formats still tie it to our time.

It looks quite simple and is designed in the same style, this also applies to the settings that occupy one screen.

The layout of the settings on one screen may seem inconvenient for large fingers, but everything is in one place. You can set one or two alarms, select a ringtone from your library, or leave a standard ringtone.

Other functions here include the ability to snooze the alarm, dim the screen brightness, and turn on the sound of the clock ticking. Nothing supernatural, but everything is in place; lovers of good design will like it.

Developer: Exedria

3.Nightstand Central

Another nice app, Nightstand Central, is somewhat reminiscent of HTC phones in design. A large clock, date and weather forecast against the background of any image you like, or even a screensaver of several photographs replacing each other.

Almost everything can be customized: you can move the clock and change its size, position the screen horizontally or vertically, display the time for which the alarm is set, display the temperature in Celsius or Fahrenheit, or not display it at all.

You can set alarm clocks to your heart's content; the interface here is very similar to the interface of a standard alarm clock on the iPhone. You can also set up a “background ringing” of up to 30 seconds if you want to make sure you wake up. You can give alarms names and select different sounds and music for them, you can also set repeat intervals and select a smooth increase in sound.

Before going to bed, you can put on your favorite music or a relaxing set of sounds and set a timer to turn off. An interesting feature: to reduce the screen brightness, just slide your finger across the screen from the upper left corner diagonally down.

A nice bonus: Nightstand Central can be used as a flashlight - you need to shake your iPhone to turn it on.

If you don’t care what music or sounds you wake up to, you can download the free version.

Developer: Thomas Huntington

4.Alarm Clock Pro

Alarm Clock Pro is very similar in functionality to Nightstand Central, but has a radically different design. Alarm Clock Pro looks like a classic alarm clock with a digital screen. You can change the font color and set it to display only the information you need, although the application already looks couldn’t be simpler.

As for setting the alarm itself, the interface is very similar to the standard one. You'll find the same functionality as other apps - several standard alarm sounds, the ability to use your own music as an alarm, snooze settings, fade settings, background ringing, and the great ability to dim the screen by swiping your finger across it.

Alarm Clock Pro can also become a flashlight if you shake the phone; the developers promise a timer for turning off music before bed in the next version.

Developer: iHandySoft

5.The Alarm Clock

This alarm clock looks like three-dimensional white numbers on a white background and it couldn't look any other way.

His settings are also normal. You can name your alarms, set them for specific days of the week, choose one of the standard ringtones or use songs from your library, set a repeat time and set a timer before you fall asleep.

But this application has its own twist - it says the time if you tap on the screen. In the advanced settings, you can choose what exactly you want to hear: just find out what time it is, find out how long you can sleep, or what time the alarm will ring.

Moreover, the application can respond to single, double and triple clicks. Agree, it is more convenient to hear the voice of a robot than to look at a bright screen in a sleepy state and try to count the time remaining before waking up.

Developer: Kirk Andrews

6.Nightstand – The Professional Alarm Clock

This application has a lot to offer to sophisticated users. In addition to a full-fledged alarm clock with radio, it has weather information and a “news and Internet” section, where you can optionally display your favorite sites to get your morning dose of news straight from the alarm clock.

Developer: hubapps.com

Apple Watch can work with alarms and custom alerts sent to your iPhone watch. However, owners of Apple smartwatches also have the opportunity to set alarms directly through the watch interface, and this is done in just a few taps.

There is a difference between the alarms set on the iPhone and the ones on the Apple Watch. First of all, the alerts that you set on your Apple Watch will not be played on your smartphone - they are created only for the watch.

It's also worth understanding that when you launch the Alarms app on your Apple Watch, you won't see a list of alarms you've previously installed on your iPhone. They will be played in due time, but they can be configured and changed exclusively using the iPhone.

Another interesting note that users should know is that alarm clocks work according to a “smart” scheme. So, if your iPhone wakes you up in the morning, and your Apple Watch is lying quietly on your bedside table at this time, the watch will not play a sound, allowing you to deal with only one device.

Step 1: Launch the application Alarms on your Apple Watch

Step 2: Press the screen firmly and select New
Step 3: Click on the option Change Time and select the time at which the alarm should sound

Step 4: After setting the time, click Set

How to edit, turn off and delete alarms on Apple Watch?

Step 1: Launch the application Alarms on your Apple Watch

Step 2: Select the alarm you want to change or delete

Step 3. Make the necessary changes to the alarm settings or delete it by clicking the button Delete, located at the end of the list of parameters

The standard alarm clock just works. You set an alarm and it wakes you up at the specified time. The minimal functionality of the built-in application provides a huge scope of possibilities for developers. They, in turn, create excellent alternative alarm clocks for iPhone that help you fall into the arms of Morpheus faster, sleep more efficiently and wake up easier.

Alarm clock - effective sleep

A simple and effective alarm clock, proven over the years. It helps you wake up in the right cycle to feel refreshed in the morning, even if you can't sleep for long.

To get started, tell the alarm clock about your age, lifestyle and choose whether you are a morning person or a night owl. With this data, the program will know better about your sleep phases and select best time for going to bed/waking up.

The application works in two modes:

When is the best time to go to bed?

You specify when you need to wake up, and the alarm clock offers three optimal times to go to bed.

When to wake up if I go to bed now

The application provides you with the 6 best time periods for your body to wake up in the light sleep phase.

Rise

One of the simplest and most beautiful alarm clocks in the App Store.

It is convenient to set the signal in the program by dragging the slider, which is accompanied by pleasant animations and a changing background depending on the time of day. When you have chosen the time, swipe to the side and the alarm is turned on.

For those who like to fall asleep to music, you can create a playlist right in the application and set the timer to auto-sleep.

If you set multiple alarms, I recommend purchasing additional features from Rise. They cost $0.99 and allow you to set alarms for different times and days of the week and offer a collection of melodies that are pleasant to wake up to.

Sleep Cycle

An application for those who want to sleep as efficiently as possible.

Sleep Cycle uses the accelerometer in the iPhone. While you sleep, it records every movement to wake you up at the optimal phase, as well as analyze the quality and duration of your sleep. Data is synchronized with the Health application.

Sleep Cycle can wake you up at a specific time or within an interval you set from 10 to 90 minutes. And don’t be afraid to sleep half an hour less. It is not they who decide, but the phase of sleep in which they woke up.

The program not only effectively wakes you up, but also helps you fall asleep easier by playing relaxing nature sounds or white noise. And before you go to bed, you can note events (drank coffee, had a hard day, played sports) to better understand their impact on sleep.

Sleep Better

The application from the creators of Runtastic, using a set of features, monitors your sleep, its quality and allows you to record your dreams.

IN free version Sleep Better wakes you up at the optimal phase, and also analyzes the quality and duration of sleep and sends the data to Health. If that's enough, then ok, but there's more full version. It costs $1.99 and offers a number of useful features that definitely won’t hurt:

• Advanced alarm settings allow you to change the wake-up window and the time for which the alarm is snooze
• Collection of more than 30 melodies + the ability to choose your own
• The ability to read recorded dreams and analyze their nature
• Ability to specify events (late dinner, workout, etc.) and track their impact on sleep
• Tracking sleep quality under different phases of the moon
• Advanced sleep statistics and filters for detailed analysis
• No advertising

Manufacturers of smart watches make them interesting for consumers not only thanks to the original design, but also with the help of various applications and useful functions, each of which pleases the owner or pleasantly surprises. Like, for example, a smart alarm clock for Apple Watch that makes no sound and is waterproof.

Instead of the usual sound signal, the gadget will start moving and knock on your wrist. Such a gentle awakening is perfect for sensitive people and will not cause concern to others. However, with frequent use of such vibration, a habit develops, and it no longer works.

Taptic Engine technology was not developed separately for iWatch, but was borrowed from fitness bracelets. Unfortunately, for many, this function and the other “Through Time” may turn out to be completely useless, since most people charge their chronometer at night. In this case, you will have to use standard methods.

Habitual method

The Apple Watch only turns on the alarm in conjunction with night mode. It is launched in two ways:

• from iPhone through the “General” tab in the “My Watch” application;
• directly on the device by enabling Nightstand Mode in the main settings options.

After setting the alarm time and configuring the gadget, you can put it on charge and go to bed peacefully. At the same time, the numbers on the screen increase noticeably, which makes it easy to see the time on a dark night and from a distance.

Pleasant awakening: smart alarm clock for Apple Watch with sleep phase regulation

Among the Apple Watch apps is an alarm clock that distinguishes sleep stages using a sleep tracker. It independently determines the optimal wake-up time. Such a device is suitable for those who do not need to wake up at certain hours and run to work. iWatch themselves will determine at what time it is better to wake up its owner so that he is full of strength and vigor all day.

iWatch will signal the need to wake up with a beautiful melody, which is abundant in this application. If desired, you can use:

• your favorite tracks;
• choose music to fall asleep if it’s difficult to relax after a busy day.

How to set an Apple Watch alarm

To set the iWatch alarm:

1. You need to go to the Alarm Clock application on your watch.
2. Click on the “Add” button.
3. Here you need to select the time of day when the device will wake up the user (AM – time before lunch, PM – time after lunch). And set the required hours and minutes. The user can also set a 24-hour system.
4. The time is set using the side Digital Crown, after which you should confirm the “Set” action.

Together with iPhone

You can sync your alarm clock with your iPhone. To do this you need:

1. Set an alarm on your phone.
2. Open the My Watch app.
3. Then select the “Clock” section and activate the “Push Notifications from iPhone” service.
4. When the appointed time arrives, the watch will notify the owner.

Ask Siri

You can set an alarm using Siri, just say: “Set the alarm for 8 am.” The smart program will do everything for the owner.

How to Edit, Disable or Delete Alarms on Apple Watch

Algorithm of actions

1. To change alarm settings, go to the application of the same name.
   Find the one you need from the list or create a new one - adjust the parameters to your taste.
2. Change the time, sound melody, set repetition if desired (daily or on certain days).
3. To give the alarm a name, select “Alarm Label” from the menu. In this case, it automatically turns on