Three very useful tips if you just got an Apple Watch

Apple does its best to give you useful features for using the Apple Watch. But there are three basic things that will immediately make your life as a new owner easier. OMT editor and Watch user Dennis Mons gives you some great tips.

It is easy to imagine that you have been convinced by the skill of the Apple Watch. After all, they are also increasingly affordable. But it can also be a bit overwhelming with all the features. But thanks to these simple tricks you can immediately get a lot of fun out of your new clock, without having to install extra apps.

Apple Watch with features you need to master

As mentioned, it can be a bit overwhelming to wear a smartwatch. There are plenty of apps that help you in your daily routine. But these three basic functions will improve your day anyway.

1. The flashlight is essential

Of course, your iPhone is excellent if you want to see a little light on the horizon. But your Apple Watch can do that too! To do this, drag from bottom to top on your watch and you will immediately see the lamp icon.

If you tap this, you get a completely white screen that gives a lot of light. In addition, you can switch between two other modes such as flashing and red light.

2. Your Apple Watch finds your phone

Also looking for your iPhone so often? It’s probably somewhere between the couch cushions or in the fridge (don’t ask). However, with the vibrate icon on your Apple Watch, you can vibrate your iPhone and find it again quickly.

If that is not enough, you can also flash your phone. And if that is not enough, you can always use the Find My function.

3. Turn your timers on or off

One of the beatific features of an iPhone is the timer. You can use it to take a nap or bake cookies, for example. It’s 100 percent accurate, but you may find it annoying to turn off the timer on your phone.

The Apple Watch offers solace in that regard. You can easily snooze your timer, or even set it without needing your iPhone. Incidentally, this is an obvious feature, since your clock vibrates like crazy.

Either way, these are three handy features you’ll want to use if you’ve just purchased an Apple Watch. Also a last tip: go wild in the settings and the Control Center, there are many nice new functions and easter eggs to be found.