Apple Watch For Dummies

by Marc Saltzman

Your all-encompassing guide to the Apple Watch

Are you an Apple Watch enthusiast and want to master all of itsfeatures to impress friends and intimidate enemies? Or perhapsyou're a less-than-tech-savvy newcomer to the "wearable" craze andwant to get the most out of it? In Apple Watch For Dummies,you'll discover how this incredible device does way more thansimply tell time. Through hands-on, easy-to-follow instruction,you'll find out how to send and receive text messages and emails,use Siri, find movie times, access your favorite apps and getdirections]. Plus, you'll get a handle on the all-new hardware,change the watch face to suit your mood and needs, use theinnovative interface—including the exciting Digital Crownfeature—to zoom and scroll, and move into fitness trackingwith your Apple Watch—and be amazed as it helps you set andmaintain reachable fitness goals.

Apple Watch is a game changer. Is it a communication device? Atimepiece? An exercise companion and tracker? Yes, it's all thatand more! Written by veteran tech guru Marc Saltzman, this friendlyguide helps you wrap your mind around Apple Watch, even as it wrapsaround your wrist. In no time, you'll be using it to stay in touchwith friends and family, navigate your way around unfamiliarplaces, stay fit, and so much more!

Covers Apple Watch, Apple Watch Sport, and Apple WatchEdition Offers step-by-step details on using Apple Watch to send andreceive texts and emails Walks you through using the Digital Crown feature, along withtouchscreen and voice commands Shows you how to use Apple Watch to track yourfitness—and even share your heartbeat with another AppleWatch user

If you're a new to the Apple Watch—or an old hand (orwrist, as it were) looking to push it to its limits—AppleWatch For Dummies helps you get the most out of this cooltechnology.

258 pages, Paperback

First published June 18, 2015

Reviews

[Illiterate · Rating 2 out of 5]

For now, I’ll use my watch only to monitor health.

[Diogenes · Rating 1 out of 5]

While most of the Dummies series are written for fairly intelligent people who just got a new something, this book was written for people who can't even spell dummy. And the futile attempts at humor fall flat The first 25% is so general and uninformative that it was useless. 'Just keep reading, I'll tell you good stuff later' The rest was a patronizing spoon fed open-your-mouth here comes the choo choo dross
If you've never used a smart phone and just an iPhone and Apple Watch, go to an Apple Store and let them help you it will get it set up, you'll learn how to use most of the features - all in less time that it takes to read the first few unhelpful chapters. Or find a friend who has these.

[J S · Rating 4 out of 5]

What surprised me the most about this book was its longevity - three years after publication, much of it was still relevant for my latest-gen watch.

Well-written and easy to follow, the step-by-step instructions were accompanied by plenty of screenshots.

The Part of Tens was a little disappointing, as it simply repeated things found in the book.

[Carter Hemphill · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read this book hoping to uncover how to have the Apple Watch be more useful. I learned a few new tricks and appreciate the straightforward and easy explanations. My only complaint is that even though the book was published in December 2018, it's quickly becoming outdated only 10 months later. Even some of the recommended apps / games in the book are no longer available.

[Constant · Rating 3 out of 5]

Does the trick for a dummies book. Some basic tricks and customizations.

Of course, everything can be searched online and there are better video tutorials for challenging issues but it's sometimes convenient to have in book form. Quick scan and several useful changes to my older watch.

Wouldn't pay $20-25 for the book but was a nice library checkout.

[Terri Palermo · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am all about the Dummies books...I just love them! I also think they're an awesome reference to keep on hand for after I think I know all about my new device. Then is a great time to go back through and re-read the "manual" and pick up things I missed the first time around.

[David E. · Rating 3 out of 5]

Obsolete ... but I still have the first version of the Apple Watch. I still refer to the book but the iOS software has been updated so much it no longer applies.

[Chris · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very handy to have as a reference.

[John · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well-written, a great help for anyone new to Apple Watch. Certainly helped me to get to grips with mine!

[David · Rating 3 out of 5]

Solid guide

This is a solid guide to the Apple Watch. Helpful in the typical Dummies Guide way. Nothing spectacular, but gets the job done.

[Marya · Rating 2 out of 5]

I thought this would be helpful...until I realized that I'd purchased my iwatch in 2016 and this book was published in 2015. What a difference a year makes!