How to Set Your Apple Watch to a Custom Time Period

Are you tired of being stuck with the standard 30-second timer on your Apple Watch? With just a few simple steps, you can set your watch to a custom time period that suits your needs. Whether it's 15 seconds or 70 seconds, here's how to do it.

To get started, make sure your Apple Watch is already awake. If it's not, simply press the Digital Crown to wake it up. Now, tap on the display to bring up the watch face. You can also wake your watch by pressing the Digital Crown once or by tapping the display for up to 15 seconds (or adjust this setting in your settings menu).

Once your watch is awake, you'll see a range of time period options available. These include 15 seconds, 30 seconds, and up to 1 minute and 30 seconds '1 minute and 30 second timer'. To choose one of these options, simply interact with your watch by tapping the display or pressing the Digital Crown.

If you're looking for a more precise way to time periods under 1 minute, the Utility, Simple, and Colour watch faces each feature a large second hand. This can be especially helpful when timing shorter periods of time.

In watchOS 2 and later, your Apple Watch can remain awake for up to . This means you'll have more flexibility when it comes to setting custom timers on the go.

With these simple steps, you can set your Apple Watch to a custom time period that suits your needs. Whether you're timing a quick workout or waiting for a specific event, this feature is sure to come in handy.