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I have loved myApple Watchsince the very first version, even though I had the faint feeling that I’d spend a whole lot of money on something that didn’t really do very much. I don’t have that feeling any more: myApple Watch Series 7is one of my very favourite bits of technology. The health and fitness tracking that didn’t really appeal to me back in the day are part of my daily habit now, I’ve nailed the notifications so I’m not getting nagged all the time and I’ve got a good routine so I never run out of battery.
Everybody uses theirApple Watchin different ways, but there are some things we all do – and some mistakes I think most of us make too. Here are the top three mistakes you’re probably making with yourAppleWatch.
1. Accepting all notifications
The good news is it’s easy to change. Go into the Watch app on youriPhoneand tap My Watch > Notifications and then go through the apps you want to edit. Some apps have different kids of notifications, so for example with Calendar you can choose what notifications you get and Mail can notify you for specific email accounts or limit notifications to people you’ve marked as VIPs.
2. Not turning off Maps alerts
The first time I felt a notification from Maps I thought there was something terribly wrong with my Apple Watch: its idea of a gentle notification to turn right is to play a Gene Krupa-style drum solo on your wrist. The idea is a good one, and useful if you’re walking solo: you can get directions without looking at your watch or phone. But in the car it’s actually really distracting, and it’s yet more unnecessary drain on the battery.
As with notifications, this is easy to change. In the Watch app, go into My Watch > Maps and then set the alerts you do and don’t want to receive. Mine is set to notify me when walking but not when I’m driving.
3. Not getting into a good charging routine
Although the Apple Watch’s battery life is better than before, you still don’t get the same battery life as many rival devices: a day and a bit is typical. That means it’s important to get a good routine to charge your watch without missing out on features such as sleep tracking, and with the latest Apple Watch that’s easier because it charges more quickly than before.
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