Getting Started with Apple Watch - Complete Guide for Beginners
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Learn everything you need to know about Apple Watch with my step-by-step beginner walkthrough! From initial setup, to watch faces, notifications, gestures, Smart Stack, key settings, and must-know tips to help you get the most out of your device. ⌚️ Best 3-in-1 Watch, iPhone Chargers https://geni.us/8AuEAk 🎙️ My tech podcast @PrimaryTechShow https://primarytech.fm 📚 My Complete iPhone Beginner's Guide https://youtu.be/pXvd8HNAdAk?si=2oOLbXRFmR1WQnFA 📲 My Favorite iPhone Accessories Best MagSafe Battery | Baseus Qi2 25W https://geni.us/3ZJyCX AirPods Pro 3 https://geni.us/Ui9iIw 25W MagSafe Car Charger https://geni.us/WOBFRW Favorite 3-in-1 MagSafe Charger https://geni.us/4PBW1w My 3-in-1 Travel Charger https://geni.us/fDRule AirPods 4 with ANC https://geni.us/f5xhUl0 Multi USB-C Charger with Find My https://geni.us/qHAMwS Favorite Power Bank with Built-In Cable https://geni.us/KcDLzl Car Charger with Retractable Cable https://geni.us/DUeO Best HomeKit Lock with Home Key https://geni.us/kI9o2kl 🏠 Full List of My Smart Home Devices https://beard.fm/homekit ⚡️ Shortcuts Mentioned Home ETA Text https://shortcut.bot/4s4peyz Watch Append to Note https://shortcut.bot/4qHB54f Morning Routine https://shortcut.bot/4pW2rCY Ryan London Watch Bands https://ryanlondon.com/collections/luxury-leather-apple-watch-band-straps Sandmarc Link Bracelet https://www.sandmarc.com/products/titanium-edition-apple-watch-ultra-band ⭐️ Join my Shortcuts community! https://shortcut.bot 🧢 Get Shortcuts Merch https://beardfm.store 📨 My Favorite Email Provider: Fastmail https://join.fastmail.com/beardfm 🌎 Follow me on: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/stephenrobles.com Threads: https://threads.net/@stephenrobles Instagram: https://instagram.com/stephenrobles Chapters ➡ 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:52 Unboxing 00:02:13 Attaching Watch Bands 00:03:22 Charging Apple Watch 00:03:48 Pairing with iPhone 00:05:21 Setup Options 00:07:41 Apple Watch Bands 00:09:04 Apple Watch App 00:10:05 Customize Watch Face 00:15:46 Adding Complications 00:20:07 Notifications 00:21:10 Sending Messages 00:22:16 Raise Wrist to Wake 00:25:07 Using Gestures 00:26:47 Control Center 00:31:47 Camera Remote Control 00:33:28 Smart Stack 00:37:34 Siri on Apple Watch 00:39:34 Health Features 00:41:33 Stopping Timers 00:42:23 Heart Rate and Features 00:46:22 Sleep Tracking 00:47:31 Workout App 00:50:40 Built-In Apps 00:53:14 Playing Music 00:55:55 TV Remote 00:56:39 Using Pay 00:57:22 Hand Wash Notification 00:57:48 Key Settings 01:02:08 Battery Life 01:04:14 App Recommendations 01:06:23 Translate App 01:07:17 Shortcuts 🛒 My Film Gear: Sony A7C II (B-Roll Camera) https://geni.us/klZFL Sony 24mm GM f1.4 (B-Roll Lens) https://geni.us/xbapXjH Sony A7 IV (A-Roll Camera) https://geni.us/PA1Qd (Amazon) Sigma 35mm (Main Lens) https://geni.us/YqQpgtx (Amazon) Sennhesier MKH416 (Video Mic) https://geni.us/VxF1g (Amazon) Aputure Amaran 200x (Key Light) https://geni.us/2KY3GV (Amazon) Light Dome III (Soft Box) https://geni.us/Rt08x (Amazon) Earthworks Ethos (Podcast Mic) https://geni.us/X7xC (Amazon) Podcast Mic Arm https://geni.us/5ydF0HM (Amazon) Sony a6400 (Top Down Camera) https://geni.us/VOyRX (Amazon) Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 (Top Down Lens) https://geni.us/lkuYqbH (Amazon) Elgato Key Light Air (Fill and Hair Lights) https://geni.us/UetzsS (Amazon) ATEM Mini Pro (My Switcher) https://geni.us/Dgiymx2 (Amazon) Rodecaster PRO II (Powers All Mics) https://geni.us/uMHZGgi (Amazon) Sound Devices MixPre-3 (Travel Sound Gear) https://geni.us/Nb6A4zo (Amazon) DISCLAIMER: I participate in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for me to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. Other links to third-party products and services may also be affiliate links.
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