Apple Watch 101: Basic Navigation

by Julia Mayhugh

April 24, 2015

Soon enough, we’ll all be swiping and clicking and force touching our way to entirely new levels of distraction and information overload, but for now, these gestures are still new and unfamiliar. Thanks to iMore for this detailed demo, which will get you started. Now let’s get those fingers out and start practicing!

Digital crown

One click	When it’s off, turns the Watch on When it’s on, cycles between the Watch face and home screen On the home screen (not centered), centers the home screen
Two clicks	Cycles between Watch face and last used app
Three clicks	Toggles accessibility
Turn/rotate	On home screen, zooms into apps On lists, scrolls
Click & hold	Activates Siri

Side button

One click	View your favorite contacts
Two clicks	Activates Apple Pay
Click & hold	Displays Power Off, Power Reserve, and Lock Device controls
Hold while pressing Digital Crown	Take a screen capture of the Watch

Touchscreen

Drag	On home screen, move around apps
Tap	Select
Force tap	Display additional information (contextual menus)