How to Set Up Apple Watch Complications

Follow these steps in order to set up your Apple Watch complications.

  1. Long-press the watch face to enter edit mode

    Press and hold the Apple Watch screen to bring up edit mode for the watch face.

  2. Tap "Edit" and swipe left

    Tap "Edit," then swipe left to reach the complications setup screen.

  3. Tap a slot and choose a complication

    Turn the Digital Crown to browse, tap the slot you want, and choose what to show there, such as weather, heart rate, or your calendar.

  4. Press the Digital Crown to save

    Once every slot is set the way you want, press the Digital Crown to apply it to your watch face.

  5. Why is this useful?

    Instead of opening an app every time, you can check things like the weather or your next event with a single glance at your watch face.

Get more out of your Apple Watch

Information you check constantly β€” weather, heart rate, your next event β€” can be surfaced right on the watch face itself, no app-opening required. A well-set-up watch face turns dozens of small daily checks into a single glance.

Choosing complications that actually fit your day

Rather than filling every slot at once, it helps to think about what you genuinely check often: commuters might prioritize weather and a transit timer, while anyone tracking fitness might prefer heart rate and activity rings. Many third-party apps also support complications, so once you install an app you use regularly, check whether it can be added to a watch face slot too.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can different watch faces have different complications?

Yes, you can create several watch faces, each with its own combination of complications, and switch between them depending on the situation.

Can third-party apps show up as complications too?

Yes, installing an app that supports complications lets you add that app's information to a watch face as well.