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21.05.2018 21.05.2018

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Two ways:

Using the charger Apple Watch
Using the Apple Watch Stand

This article explains how to charge your Apple Watch, both using the included charger and using the Apple Watch stand.

Method 1: Use the Apple Watch charger

1. Connect the charger to a power outlet

The charging block side of the charger cable should plug into most standard electrical outlets. If the charger cable is separate from the wall end of the charger, first connect the rectangular end of the cord to the charger block port. The cord should only go in one direction.

2. Place the charger face up on a flat surface

The slightly wrinkled side of the charger disk should be facing up, and the flat side of the charger disk should be facing down on a flat, level surface.

3. Place your Apple Watch on a charger

Apple Watch should be facing charger. You'll notice a slight magnetic pull when you place the Watch on the charger, and the progress indicator and charge percentage will light up on the screen.

4. Leave your Apple Watch to charge

5. Place Apple Watch on your side to enable Nightstand mode

Nightstand mode uses snooze and stop signals on the buttons on Apple Watch. The screen displays the time and battery ring, as well as the date and next alarm.

Method 2: Use the Apple Watch stand

1. Buy an Apple Watch stand

Unlike watch docks, watch stands have spots that can power your Apple Watch.

2. Route the Apple Watch cord through the stand

How you do this will depend on the Apple Watch stand itself.

Some Apple Watch stands have a charger cable built into it, in which case you will need to connect the charger cable iPhone devices to the rear or side pillar.

3. Connect the charger to a power outlet

The charging block side of the charger cable should connect to most standard electrical outlets.

If the charger cable is separate from the wall end of the charger, first connect the rectangular end of the cord to the charger block port. The cord should only go in one direction.

You can also disconnect the cable from your unit and then plug the rectangular end of the cable into a USB port on your computer, as long as it's a USB 3.0 port with charging capabilities.

4. Place your Apple Watch back on the charger

Wherever the charging disc is located on the stand, the back of the Apple Watch must be attached to the back in order to charge.

5. Leave your Apple Watch to charge

You can track your charge progress by viewing the battery percentage at the bottom of the screen.

When the Apple Watch has "100% Charged" at the bottom of the screen, you must remove it from the charger.

6. Place your Apple Watch on your side to enable Nightstand mode

This is not possible for some Apple Watch stands. Nightstand mode uses snooze and stop signals on the buttons on Apple Watch. The screen displays the time and battery ring, as well as the date and next alarm.

Indicators at the top tell you if you're not connected to your iPhone or Wi-Fi, and if you have notifications. The charging indicator is never shown.

Brief summary

To charge your Apple Watch using a regular Apple Watch charger, start by connecting the charger side to the standard electrical outlet. Make sure the rectangular end of the cord is securely inserted into the unit and place the round end of the charger on a flat surface. With the charger side extended up, place back Apple Watch in a circle. You should feel a slight magnetic pull as the watch moves closer to the charger. Let the watch charge until “100% Charged” appears at the bottom of the screen.

Apple Watch can stay on the charger overnight if you use it in Nightstand mode.

Warnings

Avoid leaving your Apple Watch plugged into a charger during daily use.

Installing the charger. Place the magnetic cable for Apple chargers Watch or magnetic charging case for Apple Watch on a flat surface in a well-ventilated area and connect it to the included power adapter, and then plug the adapter into an outlet.

Important: Remove all protective film on both sides of the charger.

Charging Apple Watch. Place the back of your Apple Watch on the charger. Thanks to the magnets on the charger Apple device Watch is attached to it in the desired position. If you use the magnetic charging case for Apple Watch, keep it closed. You will hear a characteristic sound (if Apple Watch is not turned on silent mode) and see the charging icon on the watch face. When this icon is red, your Apple Watch needs to be charged. When Apple Watch is charging, the icon turns green.

WARNING: For important safety information about handling and charging your Apple Watch battery, see .

Checking the remaining battery charge. Swipe up on Apple watch face Watch, then swipe to go to the Battery preview.

You can also add a battery indicator to many watch faces, including Modular, Color, Utility, Simple, Chronograph, and Mickey Mouse. When the watch face is displayed, touch the display, select Customize, then swipe left until you select the location of an individual feature. Touch the selected screen, scroll the wheel Digital Crown to select Battery, then press the Digital Crown to exit.

Switch to Eco mode to extend battery life. You can put your Apple Watch in Eco mode to save power when the battery is low. Apple Watch will still show the time, but you won't be able to use other apps. Swipe up on the watch face, swipe to open the Battery preview, then tap the Eco button. Or press and hold the Side button until the Eco Mode slider appears, then drag it to the right.

If the battery level drops below 10%, Apple Watch displays a warning and prompts you to switch to Eco mode.

When charge Apple battery There is practically no Watch left, the watch switches to Eco mode automatically.

Return to normal mode energy consumption. Restart your Apple Watch. To do this, press and hold the side button until Apple logo. To restart your Apple Watch, you must have at least 10% battery charge remaining.

Time since last charge. Open Apple program Watch on iPhone, tap My Watch, then choose General > Usage.

The Apple Watch is difficult to take off, and it’s not because of the bulky or tight strap, but because of the functionality: music and workouts, notifications and communication with Siri, informative reminders from the calendar and the ability to share activity with friends and family.

Hence the main desire is to use your favorite accessory continuously. And, as practice suggests, for a full day (from 9 am to 12 midnight), the watch will cope with the assigned tasks and withstand the athletic pace of a marathon runner, and the curiosity of a businessman who is able to look at the dial 30 times a day. Overall, the total duration Apple works Watch is at the level of 18 hours, and therefore you definitely can’t do without charging the Apple Watch once a day. And here many questions immediately arise:

How to charge Apple Watch?

How to check the charge

If it’s inconvenient to look into the “Control Center” every time, then you should choose the dial that displays the charge directly on the screen. Alternative option– which will help you learn about Apple watch Watch is even more than a dial!

How does eco mode work?

The extreme battery saving mode does not display the watch face and time in the standard format (when the hand is raised and the display is turned towards the face), but only when you press the side button. Also, in eco mode, notifications do not come from the iPhone, training results are not taken into account, and are not displayed. current location on the map and does not call Siri. If the mode is turned on manually, you will have to return to Control Center, click on the percentage icon, and then move the slider to the inactive state.

If the savings were activated automatically, then the only option to get back into service is to charge the accessory.

What chargers does the Apple Watch work with?

Apple Inductive Charging - the only way charge the watch. Standards like Qi or F4WP, which are easy to find in online stores, do not work with the accessory. Therefore, you will have to overpay for the brand, no matter how strong the desire to bypass the restriction.

What to do if the watch is not charging

Options why the battery capacity is not replenished in cases where each action described above is done correctly are not rare. The developers associate this with four different conditions.

First of all, it is important to remove the watch from your hand. Most likely, with sufficient skill and luck, some Apple Watch owners will pull off a similar trick with charging on the wrist without blinking an eye, but it’s better not to once again bypass the operating rules, and focus on the result, and not on acrobatic techniques;
The second problem is that non-branded accessories are used. The problem can be solved in two ways - by visiting friends who have an extra cable to check, or by visiting a company store. Apple store, where specialists will definitely help you figure out the situation (and then all you have to do is either try a new adapter, or look for an additional outlet, or buy a new cable);
The third option is a broken magnetic pad of the charger. The problem is solved by getting rid of the plastic film on both sides;
The last way to bring your watch back to life is to do forced reboot by long pressing both the Digital Crown and the standard side button. As a result, the Apple Watch will reboot, and then all that remains is to try charging again.

If none of the options leads to success, then going to service center inevitable, perhaps the problem is in the battery.

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Apple Watch Series 3 – last generation smartwatches 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 the latest iOS versions, with Bluetooth turned on and an active Internet connection (via mobile network or Wi-Fi).

How to do initial setup

To initially set up smart watch, 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 happen, 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. Passwords wireless networks will also be transferred along with the rest of the 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, the smartphone screen will show various tips by use.

Key features of Apple Watch Series 2, 3

Activity analysis of Apple Watch Series 2, 3

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

Interesting

Instructions on how to enable or disable activity tracking are shown directly in the initial setup wizard on your 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 For 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 during active mode“Workout”, and also 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:

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

Smart alarm clock for Apple Watch Series 2, 3

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

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

In order for the branded one to work payment service, you will need to set a passcode. 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:

Open the Watch application on your smartphone;
Open the “My Watch” tab;
Open the “Wallet and Apple Pay»;
If you don't have a passcode set on your watch, the app will prompt you to set it right now. Do it;
Click "Add card";
Select a card from among those already linked - or enter the details of a new one;
Enter security code cards;
Click “Next” and wait for information from the issuing bank;
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 those computers and Mac laptops who work for macOS High Sierra and support wireless connection via Bluetooth. In addition, all company devices must be associated with one account. To set up unlocking you need to do the following:

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

For charging, you can use not only household network. The power cable can also be connected to USB ports computer, 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:

Set the watch to charge. You cannot remove it from charging until the update is complete;
Make sure they are more than 50% charged;
Open the Watch application on your smartphone, in it - the “My Watch” tab;
Select “Basic”, then “Software Update”;
Download the update. If necessary, you will need to enter a password for your account;
The update will be installed automatically;
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. Does not exist third party application, which would simulate the corresponding software for iOS.

However, the user community is looking for another way to connect these two devices. But on currently 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 a smartwatch. iWatch"or something like that.

How to check Apple Watch upon purchase:

Swipe visual inspection. Make sure that the case is free of any connectors, including slots for SIM cards or memory cards, charging connectors, etc.;
Turn on your device. Make sure it actually turns on;
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:

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

On your computer, open icloud.com;
Log in to your account;
Select “Find iPhone”;
Select your watch from the available devices;
Click "Erase" and then select "Next" until the process is completed;
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 communications 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 standard wireless charging Qi, so may be compatible with some chargers. Try placing the back of it against a Qi-enabled active charger 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:

Open the control application on your phone;
Open the “My Watch” tab;
Open the “Information” menu (indicated by the i symbol in the circle next to the name of the watch);
Select “Break pair”;
If used tariff plan, click “Delete tariff”;
Enter your account password;
Confirm your desire to break up the couple.

Unlinking also resets to factory settings.

Notifications do not arrive on Apple Watch Series 2, 3

This may be due to the following:

The smartphone to which the smartwatch is connected is currently in use. Then notifications are displayed on it;
The watch has a screen lock or Do Not Disturb mode active. Unlock or disable this mode through Control Center;
The watch is disconnected from the phone. This is indicated in the Control Center with a special icon. Turn on phone Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, and on the watch - first activate Airplane mode and then turn it off.

How to unlock Apple Watch 2, 3

To unlock your watch, tap the screen or briefly press any button, and then enter the passcode you set earlier.

How to change the strap on Apple Watch 2, 3

The watches use special straps with a proprietary fastening. It will not work to use a standard spring one, common in analog devices. But to change the strap, it is enough to remove the old one and install a new one in its place until a characteristic click appears.

How to remove the strap from Apple Watch

Turn the clock face down;
Press the strap release button (located next to the strap);
While holding the release button, slide the strap to the side.

How to turn off Apple Watch

To turn off your watch, press and hold the side button until the “Off” slider appears, then slide it.

Many people complain about the autonomy of the Apple Watch, so before buying it, I was worried that I couldn’t track my sleep and heart rate at night. After all, in theory, when I sleep, the watch should be charging.

But the operating time of the Apple Watch turned out to be not so short, and charging itself takes much less time than I expected. And if you develop a certain habit, you can leave the watch on even while sleeping.

How to charge Apple Watch

Lithium-ion batteries, which are also used in the Apple Watch, have interesting feature- their charging speed is not uniform and depends on the level of the current charge.

Apple Watch charging speed

My own measurements show that the watch charges slightly faster. In 60 minutes the charge rises from 10% to 76%, although for this I use AUKEY Quick Charge 3.0. Her regular USB the port outputs 12 W versus 10 W iPad charging and 5 W for standard Apple Watch charging. As you can see, there is no 2x increase in charging speed, but the Apple Watch power controller still allows the watch to charge a little faster when using a more powerful charger.

I charge my Apple Watch with AUKEY Quick Charge 3.0

Another great option for charging devices is BlitzWolf for two USB. It charges just as quickly, but is physically smaller.

To minimize charging time, it is best to carry out it in two stages. It all depends on how you use the watch and how much charge you have left at the end of the day. Taking into account training, I usually have 50-55% left by the evening. That is, you don’t need a lot of time to charge. In theory, 110 minutes should be enough.

Personally, I have developed this ritual: 30 minutes on morning exercises and 40 minutes In the evening. These numbers are approximate and I don’t specifically monitor them, but in the morning I charge the watch a little less than in the evening. This mostly happens while I'm showering, eating, or lying in bed. In general, during those periods when a watch is not particularly needed.

I charge my Apple Watch for about 30 minutes in the morning and 40 minutes in the evening. This is enough to keep the watch always charged.

Even on days when I have a two-hour workout, the Apple Watch charge never drops below 40% by 9 p.m. With this charging mode, the watch usually manages to charge up to 100% every morning.

In a few years Apple usage Watch I have never had a case where the watch was completely discharged or went into energy saving mode.

Well, now a few tips that will help maximize the operating time of your Apple Watch on a single charge.

Use Simple Watch Faces

The Apple Watch has an OLED display, which means that only those pixels that display a color other than black use energy. Simply put - black pixels are disabled. If you look at such a display under a microscope, it looks like this:

Pixels Apple display Watch under a microscope

The less information on the screen, the less energy it consumes and the longer the Apple Watch will last on a single charge. And vice versa - animated watch faces with photos or Mickey Mouse will drain the watch faster.

The less visualization on the watch face, the less energy it uses

Use the minimum required brightness

The Apple Watch does not have manual brightness adjustment in the usual sense; it always changes automatically depending on the ambient light. But you can choose one of three algorithms automatic brightness. This can be done both on the watch itself and in Watch app on iPhone.

Open the application Watch;
Select “Brightness and text size”;
Set the desired brightness.

Set Apple Watch Maximum Brightness

At first I tried to set it to the minimum, but in the tropics the average value is still more pleasant to my eye. I think that in winter the brightness can be safely turned down to a minimum.

Turn off effects

This solution is controversial and is unlikely to help Apple owners Watch third and fourth generation. But it will definitely help the owners of Series 1, 2. Without effects, the interface lags much less. It's more pleasant to work this way.

Open the application Watch;
Go to the “My Watch” tab;
Select “Basic”;
Select “Universal Access”;
Then “Reduce Motion”.

On first and second generation watches, you should disable interface animation

Adjust the strength of haptic notifications

When you receive a notification, your Apple Watch pulses on your wrist. The more notifications, the more energy is spent on vibration. We'll talk about setting up notifications below, but now let's adjust the vibration strength.

Open the application Watch;
Go to the “My Watch” tab;
Select “Sounds and tactile signals”;
Adjust vibration.

Adjust Apple Watch vibration strength

The far left position will turn off the pulsation completely. The middle position is the average pulsation, the far right is the maximum. With the “Perceptible signal” option enabled, the watch will additionally vibrate not only during the notification, but also before it.

Personally, I turned off the "Perceptible Alarm" (it's off by default) and set the vibration strength to maximum. Otherwise I don't feel it during workouts when the Gymaholic signals to me that the rest is over.

Set up Apple Watch notifications

The fewer notifications, the stronger the nerves. It’s worth turning off unnecessary ones if only for this reason. By default, Apple Watch copies notification settings from your iPhone. For example, if notifications from Viber are disabled on it, then there will be no Viber in the notifications section of the watch. But if notifications are enabled on your iPhone, you can turn them off on your watch.

Open the application Watch;
Go to the “My Watch” tab;
Select “Notifications”;
Turn off unnecessary notifications.

If you turn off unnecessary notifications on your Apple Watch, the watch will work longer

On Apple Watch, it makes sense to leave particularly important notifications, but disable unimportant ones, like likes on Instagram. If you like them, then let them pour on the iPhone, but not on the watch.

Eventually

Current Apple version The Watch cannot yet last 5-7 days on a single charge. Maximum - one and a half. But if they are charged correctly, then during the day they can practically not be removed and can even be used to monitor sleep. Personally, I see the Apple Watch as another gadget, not a watch, and gadgets need to be charged. And I have no complaints about this.