Since the Apple Watch isn’t a stand-alone gadget, it can’t be set up without an iPhone. Meanwhile, with watchOS 6, you can install and delete apps on your watch without using your smartphone. This takes us to the focus of this guide. Below, we will take a look at how to download and install apps on Apple Watch.
How to install apps on Apple Watch
When you go to the App Store tab in the Watch app on your iPhone, you’ll notice that it’s empty. With the watchOS 6 upgrades, the App Store has made its way to your wrist. To install apps on your Apple Watch,
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- Enter the Apps screen by pressing the Digital Crown. After that, look for the “App Store” icon and press it.
- On your wrist, you’ll notice the complete Apple Watch app store, which includes all watchOS-specific apps. The App Store’s home page features a search bar at the top and a curated list of apps beneath it. You can scroll the entire screen to find apps that look interesting and want to install.
- If you’re looking for something specific, use the top-right “Search” bar. There are two ways to look for an app.
- To get a detailed view of an app, select it from the list. You can read the app’s description and see screenshots from this page.
- To download the app, click the “Get” button. If the app is purchased, the price will be displayed next to the download button.
- If you’re installing an app from the App Store for the first time on Apple Watch, you’ll be prompted to enter your Apple ID password. You may either scribble it on the Apple Watch screen or type it on your iPhone, which is more convenient.
- To get a text prompt on your iPhone, tap the “Password” button and then the keyboard button.
- On your iPhone, enter your Apple ID password.
- The App Store app for Apple Watch will return to the app’s page after you input the password, and you’ll see that the download has begun.
- You can launch the software by tapping the “Open” button once it has been downloaded. In addition, the app is listed on the app’s screen.
- That’s all you need to do to download and install apps on Apple Watch.
