Apple Watch made its debut in 2015 and received a wide welcome at launch despite its staggering price tag. The original Apple Watch was the best-selling wearable in the second quarter of 2015 with more than 4 million units sold. In 2016, Apple refreshed its smartwatch lineup with the introduction of Series 1 and Series 2, with a lot of new changes and improvements. With the Series 1 and Series 2, Apple finally made its wearable a useful model rather than a luxury item on your wrist.
Last year, Apple debuted the third-generation Apple Watch with the addition of LTE connectivity. Reports say that Apple Watch with cellular now dominates the market with more than 50 percent share. The Apple Watch 4 stole the spotlight at this year’s September event with a barrage of new features. The Apple Watch 4 is expected to make a gigantic hit for Apple, beating competing products from the likes of Google and Samsung.
In this article, we have created a list of the best tips and tricks for Apple Watch Series 4. For some background, the Apple Watch 4 is now available worldwide in four variants. The GPS-only version starts at $399, while the cellular option retails for $499. If you are going for a contract plan, you can sign up for your carriers like AT&T, T-Mobile, or Sprint.
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ECG support
One of the best things you can do with your Apple Watch 4 lies in the ability to take an electrocardiogram (ECG). In reality, Apple Watch 4 is one of the first ECG-enable products on the market. Basically, ECG measures the electrical activity of the heartbeat to help diagnose certain diseases. This was achieved by new electrodes built directly in the back crystal in the digital crown.
All your ECG recordings are stored right in the Health app in a PDF so you can share with your doctor. However, ECG feature was not ready when the Apple Watch launched in September. With watchOS 5.1.2 update, ECG feature marks its return to your watch, allowing you to get a detailed picture of your heart rhythm. To take an ECG on your watch, you simply open the app and put your finger on the digital crown.
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Customize your watch face
Personalized watch faces are among the best highlights of Apple Watch lineup. With Series 4, Apple introduced a brand new watch face with up to 8 complications. The coolest part is that you can customize your watch face with the things you care about. For instance, you can add your friends or family members to your watch face so you can connect with them directly on your wrist. If you travel frequently, you can add world clocks to your face, so you can track them during your trip.
Apple also revamped the modular watch face with more detailed and graphical information from built-in apps and fitness activities. For instance, you now can track sports scores, boarding information, or weather forecasts on your wrist. Sources say that Apple has been working on a new watch face for its future smartwatches. However, it remains unclear what Apple will include in its face.
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Raise to Speak
Apple Watch now works perfectly with Siri, allowing you to control your music playback or check the weather forecast. With the Apple Watch Series 4, you simply raise your wearable and start speaking to trigger Siri. This comes in handy as it eliminates the need to press the Digital Crown or say Hey Siri. To turn on Raise to Speak feature, launch the Settings app on your watch, then tap General and hit Siri. Now just simply turn on the switch for Raise to Speak.
Besides, you can add the Siri complication to your watch, so you can talk to her with a simple tap. To do this, press firmly on your watch’s display to activate the customization menu. From here, swipe left until you see the Plus button, then tap on it and select the Siri watch face from the list.
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Raise to access your last used app
Apple Watch is getting better and smarter every year. With the Apple Watch 4, you now can quickly access your last used apps every time you bring up your wrist. This comes in handy as it eliminates the need to punch a button. To access the feature, open Settings on your Watch, then hit General and select Wake Screen. After that, select your option.
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Check your heart rate and fall detection
With the Apple Watch Series 4, Apple puts a huge focus on fitness and health features. In reality, the new Watch features a built-in heart rate monitor that allows you to get a detailed image of your heart rhyme. If there is any irregular heart rhyme, Series 4 will send an alert. From here, you can get suggested solutions.
Another great feature coming to Series 4 lies in fall detection. Indeed, your Watch now can detect a fall. To do this, the Apple Watch analyzes risk trajectory and impact acceleration to determine when a fall occurs. Specifically, when your Watch detects a fall, it delivers an alert. From that, you can initiate an emergency call.
These are the best tips and tricks for your Apple Watch 4. If you have got a favorite, then don’t forget to let us know in the comments below.
