Every day more users enjoy a device like the Apple Watch, capable of making everyday tasks much easier than you usually do with the iPhone. For this it is vital that as soon as you take it out of the box you make a correct configuration and in this way you can take advantage of the Apple watch from the first second. In this post we explain everything you need to know and know to configure your Apple Watch for the first time.
What do you need to set up the Apple watch?
First of all, you need to have yes or yes an iPhone. If it is true that the Apple Watch LTE has more independence from the iPhone, but to configure it you need to have the Apple smartphone. Once you have the iPhone nearby, you also have to check that Bluetooth is activated and that, in addition, it is connected to a Wi-Fi network or cellular network, that is, it has an internet connection.
If you meet all these requirements, you can now take the Apple Watch out of its box and start with the configuration of a device that, if it is your first time with it, will be essential for you because of how easy life makes you.
Put the Cupertino smartwatch to work
Once you have removed the Apple Watch from its box, the first thing you have to do is turn it on, to do this, press and hold the side button until you see the apple logo, be patient, this may take a few minutes. Next, take your iPhone and hold it close to the Apple Watch. When both devices are close enough, a message will appear on the iPhone that says “Use your iPhone to set up this Apple Watch”, tap Continue. If this message does not appear, just open the Apple Watch application, touch All watches and select Pair Apple Watch again. If you are going to use the Apple Watch, choose the option Configure for me, if not, Configure for a family member.
Then an animation will appear on the Apple Watch, which you will have to capture with the iPhone, matching the silhouette of the Apple Watch that appears to you on the screen with the image of the Apple Watch, once you do this, a message will appear indicating that the Apple Watch is already paired. In case you can’t link it this way, you can also do it manually.
Once the Apple Watch is paired with your iPhone, you can configure your smartwatch as a new device, or restore it from a backup. You will also be asked to sign in with your Apple ID, keep this in mind because if you have an Apple Watch LTE, some functions will only be available once you have signed in with your Apple ID.
Let’s go with the configuration, in this case the Apple Watch will show you the configuration options that it shares with the iPhone. In the event that functions such as Find, Location, Wi-Fi Calling and Diagnostics on the iPhone have them activated on the iPhone, they will also be activated automatically on the Apple Watch. In addition, you can also choose other configuration options that the clock will show you throughout this configuration period.
Once you have configured the basic functions of the device, you will proceed to the creation, or not, of an unlock code. You can skip this step, but if you want or need to use Apple Pay with your watch, you will have to set a code.
We are getting closer to the end, once you have established a code or not, you will have to choose between other options. First, you will have the possibility to add at that moment a card with which to use Apple Pay, then you will have to set the preferences on automatic updates of watchOS, SOS and Activity. To finish, you can choose whether to install those iPhone apps that have a watchOS version on your Apple Watch or choose which apps you want to install later.
Finally and once you have done all this process, all you have to do is wait for your iPhone and Apple Watch to finish the synchronization and, then, you can use your Apple watch.
First settings of your Apple Watch
Once you have your Apple Watch working, and with a little more peace of mind, we want to tell you some points that we believe can be of great help to get the most out of your device.
Adjust your activity level
A fundamental factor of the Apple Watch is sports activity, therefore, we recommend that first of all, you select what you want the level of movement to be for all your days, since the Apple Watch will act as a “motivator” by advising you not to you’re doing well to meet your goals and you have to move. To do this, you just have to open the Activity app on the Apple Watch, go to the Activity tab and slide to the bottom where you will find the option to Change goals.
Our recommendation is that you place these values at a point that you can reach every day, but for those who have to do physical activity to achieve them. That is to say, it is useless to set unattainable goals, or others that are very affordable.
Choose your applications
As we mentioned before, during the initial configuration you can select to install all the iPhone apps with the initial Apple Watch version, or do it manually later. Well, if you chose the second option, this is the time to do it. Make a good selection of apps that you are really going to take advantage of with your watch. To do this, on the iPhone go to the Apple Watch application and scroll down, where you will find the apps that you can install on your Apple Watch and that you have installed on the iPhone.
Notifications management
This is another of the points where the Apple Watch charges the most value, the management of notifications. Here you have to make a reflection on what notifications you want to receive on your wrist, since it can become annoying to continuously feel a vibration on your wrist as a result of your friends not stopping talking in that WhatsApp group. Therefore, we invite you to go to your iPhone, open the Apple Watch app, click Notifications and make a conscious selection of what you want or not to receive on your wrist.
In the same way, do it with the way in which you want to receive these notifications, that is, configure the vibration and the tone of the incoming notifications. To do this, you just have to go to the Apple Watch app on your iPhone and click on Sounds and vibrations.
Activate SIM for calls
In case your Apple Watch is LTE, one of the first steps you have to do is activate the SIM to be able to enjoy the advantages of this model. To do this, go to the Apple Watch app and click on Mobile data, then click on Set up mobile data.
Prepare the watch for sports
The Apple Watch is very focused so that users stay very active, do sports and in this way, maintain or achieve good health and fitness, therefore, practicing sports with the Apple Watch will facilitate and motivate you in your day to day.
Install your favorite app
In case you practice a specific sport and use a specific app for it, it would be strange if this application did not have a version for Apple Watch, therefore, we recommend that you install it in order to have all the information on your wrist and so that , the Apple Watch can better record all your vital parameters during sports.
Don’t forget the music
Regardless of whether your Apple Watch is LTE or not, you can use it without the iPhone to do sports, and of course, you can listen to music with your headphones while you exercise, that is, as long as you have downloaded that list or playlists on your clock. To do this, on the iPhone go to the Apple Watch application, click on Music and select the list or lists that you want to download to be accessible from the watch as long as you do not have a connection to the iPhone.
Check the available trainings
Unfortunately there are no applications for the iPhone to record all the sports in the world, however, the Train app, native to watchOS, has a huge variety of sports that you can record through your Apple Watch. Therefore we encourage you to look for yours so you can use this app to record all your workouts.
Posible problems
Apple Watch won’t turn on
It is possible that your Apple Watch is without battery and that is the reason why it does not turn on, therefore, if this happens, all you have to do is charge your device until it has enough autonomy to be able to perform the initial configuration .
The Activation Lock screen appears
That means that the Apple Watch is already associated with an Apple ID, in this case you will have to enter both the email and the password for said Apple ID. If it is yours, you will only have to enter your Apple ID information, however, if it is not yours you will have to contact the user of said Apple ID to remove the Activation Lock function.
Can’t solve your problem? Contact Apple
In case your problem is different or that the solution to those already mentioned is not effective, we recommend that you contact Apple’s technical service so that they can guide you towards a satisfactory solution. We remind you that you can contact Apple through the Apple Support App or by calling 900 150 503.
