I have always been tardy for appointments and meetings. But once I got my hands on an Apple Watch, I was determined to work on this habit. Unfortunately, I am not living up to that promise, so I set my Apple Watch at least 10 minutes ahead of time. Yes, 5 Minutes are not enough for me.
But how do you do it, and is it even possible? Yes, it is, and you can do it too. Simply make a few changes and being late will be out of your dictionary. For all late people, here is how you change time on your Apple Watch manually.
How To Change Time On Apple Watch Manually
- Press the Digital Crown on the Apple Watch and go to the home screen.
- Click on Settings.
- Now click on ‘Clock’
- Tap +0 and set the desired time.
- You can use the digital crown to adjust the time forward and backward.
- Finally, tap on the Tick mark on the bottom right corner and your Apple Watch time will be updated.
How To Change Time On Apple Watch Using iPhone
- Go to Settings on your iPhone.
- Click on ‘General’.
- Then click on Date and Time
- Turn off ‘Set Automatically.’
- Manually set the time.
- Whatever time you set on your iPhone will be reflected on your watch.
Why Iphone Timing Is Not Reflected On The Apple Watch
Poor Internet Connection
Poor internet is the culprit of any mishaps on any gadget. One time, I desperately tried to set the timing on my iPhone, but no matter what I did, the accurate timing was not reflected. Then, I learned that this unfortunate event occurs if your phone is not connected to the internet. Ensure your phone is connected to a steady internet connection for smooth performance.
Outdated iOS
Although this rarely happens, I still cannot disregard this factor. If you use outdated iOS or WatchOS, this can also happen. This can occur due to technical glitches or bugs. Not having updated software can lead to several issues. So, I always update my WatchOS and iOS for the best results.
Not Synced
Another problem can be poor syncing issues between the watch and the iPhone. Make sure that they are correctly synced so that the Watch’s timing represents the iPhone’s timing.
Watch Is Frozen
One time, after I manually changed my Apple Watch’s time, it did not reflect any time at all. I was so worried about how to fix it. I did fix it by turning the power off and turning it on again, but what was the reason?
The reason was that sometimes manually changing the Apple Watch causes it to freeze, and the watch does not reflect any time. If you experience a similar situation, force restart, and your Apple Watch will start working normally.
Solution: Even after taking care of all of the above mistakes, if your iPhone still doesn’t work, unpair it and connect it again. If you have a proper internet connection, this step will fix all of your issues.
Final Thoughts
Although Apple Watch comes with many benefits, let’s not forget that a watch’s job is to make us punctual. Make a few changes to your watch and put your life back on track.
You can use either of the two methods I mentioned to change the timing. If you are an avid user of Apple Watch, this will definitely help you stay updated on time. Any time you want to reset the timings and keep them similar to your iPhone, you can go to settings and select “Set Automatic.” This will naturally change the timing of your Apple Watch and make it similar to your iPhone.
