Hello readers welcome to the new post. Here we will learn How to Change the Watch Face on Apple Watch. App watch is not only a timekeeping device but is used as a fashion fitness companion and personal assistant. Its main feature is that it can change faces. With some simple process, we can personalize the watch face according to style, needs, or moods. In this post, we will discuss the detailed process of changing the watch face on the Apple watch. So let’s get started with How to Change Watch Face on Apple Watch.
Why Change Your Watch Face?
Before discussing how we can change our face first discuss why we have to do and get benefits.
1. Personalization
Your watch face is an extension of your personality. Through customization, we can define style and individuality.
2. Functionality
Different watch faces provide different shortcuts and complications helping us to access data and apps we mostly use with a glance.
3. Occasion
Whether it is a formate event, workout session, or a leisurely day at home we can select a watch face that is according to our occasion
4. Variety
Changing your watch face can avoid monotony and keep the Apple Watch experience fresh and exciting.
Steps to Change Your Watch Face
1. Wake Your Apple Watch
Raise your wrist or press the screen to wake your Apple Watch.
2. Access the Watch Face Gallery
Swipe left or right on the watch face to browse existing watch faces. Alternatively, we can force touch the watch face to access the Edit mode.
3. Choose a New Face
In the watch face gallery, we can see a collection of available watch faces. Scroll through the options and press on the one that catches your eye.
4. Customize Your Watch Face
Once you select a watch face, can customize it. Based on the selected face, we can adjust components like color, complications, and style.
5. Save Your Changes
After customizing to your heart’s content, press “Set” or “Add” to save your new watch face.
6. Enjoy Your New Look
Apple Watch is now sporting a fresh look! Swipe to the new watch face to start using it.
Tips for Choosing the Right Watch Face
1. Consider Your Needs
Think about the data you want at a glance. For fitness lovers, a face with workout stats can be best, while travelers can prefer one with world time.
2. Match Your Style
Your watch face must complement outfits and personal style. Whether you’re elegant, sporty,, or casual, there’s a face for you.
3. Experiment
Don’t be afraid to check different watch faces. You can discover a new favorite that you hadn’t considered before.
How to change it directly on your Apple Watch
You can vary the time on the Apple Watch directly, but only by setting it ahead of the actual time. You can’t set it before the actual time. To do this, follow these steps:
- Open the Settings app on your Apple Watch.
- Tap Clock.
- Tap +0 min.
- Turn the Digital Crown to choose how many minutes ahead to set your watch.
- Tap Done.
Your watch face will now display the time which is the number of minutes you choose before of the actual time. Your alarms, notifications, and other times will still be according to the actual time.
If you have to set your watch to the real-time, we can do so by following these steps:
- On your iPhone, open the Apple Watch app.
- Tap My Watch.
- Tap General.
- Tap Date & Time.
- Ensure that Set Automatically is turned on.
Your Apple Watch will now be set to the actual time.
Here are some points to note when changing the time on your Apple Watch:
- If you set your watch before by more than 59 minutes, the time will start to roll over and will finally become behind the actual time.
- If you change the time on your Apple Watch, it will not affect the time on your iPhone or any other devices that are synced with your watch.
- If you are traveling to a different time zone, you must set your watch to the time in the new time zone. We can do this by following the steps above, but instead of tapping +0 min, press the name of the time zone we have to set your watch to.
How to change it using your iPhone
We can change the time on your Apple Watch directly, but only by setting it before the actual time. We can’t set it behind the actual time. To do this, use these points
- Open the Settings app on your Apple Watch.
- Tap Clock.
- Tap +0 min.
- Turn the Digital Crown to select how many minutes ahead to set your watch.
- Tap Done.
Your watch face will now display the time which is the number of minutes you choose ahead of the actual time. Your alarms, notifications, and other times will still match the actual time.
If you need to set the watch to the actual time, we can do so by following these steps:
- On your iPhone, open the Apple Watch app.
- Tap My Watch.
- Tap General.
- Tap Date & Time.
- Ensure that Set Automatically is turned on.
Your Apple Watch will now be set to the actual time.
Here are points to note when changing the time on your Apple Watch:
- If you set the watch ahead by more than 59 minutes, the time will start to roll over and will become behind the actual time.
- If you vary the time on your Apple Watch, it will not affect the time on your iPhone or any other devices that are synced with your watch.
- If you are traveling to a different time zone, you must set your watch to the time in the new time zone. We can do this by following the steps above, but in place of tapping +0 min, tap the name of the time zone you need to set your watch to.
How to customize the watch face on your Apple Watch
Here are the points for how to customize the watch face on your Apple Watch:
- Press the Digital Crown until your watch face is displayed.
- Touch and hold the display.
- Swipe left or right to select a watch face, then tap Edit.
- Swipe left or right to select a feature, then turn the Digital Crown to change it. For instance, we can change the color of the second hand or the markings on the watch face.
- Swipe all the way to the left to edit complications, which can be used to check things like the weather, your activity, or data from other apps that you installed.
- When you’re finished customizing, tap Done.
Here are some more details you can do to customize the watch face:
- Add or remove complications: Complications are small devices that can be added to your watch face to display data like the weather, your activity, or the time in another city. To add a complication, swipe all the way to the left on the edit screen and press the + button. To remove a complication, tap and hold it until it jiggles, then press the minus button.
- Change the background image: Some watch faces help to vary the background image. For this, press the background image on the edit screen and select a new image from your photo library.
- Save your custom watch face: Once you customize your watch face to your liking, you can save it so that you can easily access it later. For this, press the Share button on the edit screen and choose Save.
Currently, we cannot get third-party Apple Watch faces. However, there are many workarounds that you can use to get a different appearance for your watch face. For instance, we can use a photo watch face and set it to a photo of a custom watch face that you made. We can also use a third-party app to make a custom watch face and then export it to Apple Watch.
How to add a watch face to your available faces
There are 2 methods to add a watch face to your available faces:
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On your Apple Watch:
- Press the Digital Crown until your watch face is displayed.
- Touch and hold the display.
- Swipe left all the way to the end, then tap the New button (+).
- Turn the Digital Crown to browse watch faces, then tap Add.
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On your iPhone:
- Open the Apple Watch app.
- Tap the My Watch tab.
- Tap Face Gallery.
- Select watch face, then tap Customize.
- When you’re finished customizing, tap Add.
The watch faces that you added to your available faces will shown on your Apple Watch when you press the Digital Crown. We can then swipe left or right to select the watch face that you have to use.
Here are some points to consider during adding a watch face to your available faces:
- Not all watch faces come on all Apple Watch models or in all regions.
- If you add a watch face from the Apple Watch app, it will be automatically added to available faces on your Apple Watch.
- If you add a watch face from your Apple Watch, it will not be automatically added to available faces on your iPhone. You will need to open the Apple Watch app and tap the My Watch tab to check it
How to delete a watch face from your Apple Watch
There are two ways to delete a watch face from your Apple Watch:
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On your Apple Watch:
- Press and hold the display until the watch face jiggles.
- Swipe left or right to find the watch face you want to delete.
- Swipe up and tap Remove.
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On your iPhone:
- Open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone.
- Press My Faces.
- Tap the watch face you want to delete.
- Tap Edit.
- Swipe up and tap Remove.
Note that deleting a watch face from your Apple Watch will also delete it from your iPhone.
Here are some more things to note
- You can’t delete the default watch faces.
- If you delete a watch face that you made, you can restore it by going to the My Faces tab in the Apple Watch app and tapping Restore.
- If you deleted a watch face that you downloaded from the App Store, can be reinstall it by going to the App Store on your Apple Watch and searching for the watch face.
Faqs
- How do I set a picture as my background on my Apple Watch?
- Answer: We can set a picture as your background on your Apple Watch by following these steps:
- Open the Watch app on your iPhone.
- Press the Face Gallery tab.
- Choose a watch face with a customizable background.
- Press the Customize button.
- Swipe left until you reach the Wallpaper section.
- Choose your required wallpaper.
- Press the Set button.
- How do I change apps on my Apple Watch home screen?
- Answer: You can’t vary the order of apps on your Apple Watch home screen. However, we can delete apps that you don’t use. For this, follow these steps:
- Press the Digital Crown on your Apple Watch to open the app list.
- Swipe left on the app that you want to delete.
- Press the Delete button.
- How do I get WhatsApp on my Apple Watch?
- Answer: WhatsApp is not available on the Apple Watch. But, we can use a third-party app like WatchChat 2 to send and get WhatsApp messages on your Apple Watch.
- How do I change the screen on my Apple Watch 7?
- Answer: The screen on your Apple Watch 7 cannot be varied. It is a built-in display that is not removable.
- How do I change my home screen app?
- Answer: You can’t change the home screen app on your Apple Watch. The home screen app is the app that is displayed when we raise our wrist or press the Digital Crown. The default home screen app is the Clock app.
- Can you Facetime on Apple Watch?
- Answer: Yes, we can Facetime on an Apple Watch. But, you can only Facetime with other Apple Watch users. To Facetime on your Apple Watch,use these points
- Open the Phone app on your Apple Watch.
- Press the Contacts tab.
- Choose the contact that you want to Facetime.
- Tap on the Facetime button.
- How do I change my home screen on my watch?
- Answer: You can’t change your home screen on your Apple Watch. The home screen is the watch face that is shown when you raise your wrist or press the Digital Crown. We can change the watch face, but we cannot change the home screen.
- Can Apple Watch screen be changed?
- Answer: No, the Apple Watch screen cannot be varied. It is a built-in display that is not removable.
- Why isn’t my watch face changing?
- Answer: There are some causes why your watch face can not be changed. Here are some things to check:
- Ensrue that your Apple Watch is attached to your iPhone.
- Confirm that you have updated your Apple Watch to the latest software.
- Try restarting your Apple Watch.
- If you are still having issues contact Apple Support for help.
- How do I get to my Apple Watch screen?
- Answer: To get to the Apple Watch screen, we can either raise our wrist or press the Digital Crown.
- How to change the wallpaper on your iPhone?
- Answer: To vary the wallpaper on your iPhone, follow these instructions:
- Go to Settings > Wallpaper.
- Tap on Choose a New Wallpaper.
- Select a wallpaper from the available options.
- Tap on Set.
