Make Your Apple Devices Work Better for You.

1. Raise your wrist and open the Heart Rate app on your Apple Watch.
2. Your current heart rate appears. Past readings are saved in the Health app on your iPhone.
3. On your iPhone, open the Watch app, tap Heart, and choose whether to get notifications for a high or low heart rate or an irregular rhythm.

Heart rate readings are for information. If you feel unwell, call your doctor or 911.

The ECG app is available on supported Apple Watch models in supported countries. Check Apple’s website to confirm your model and region.

1. Open the ECG app on your watch.
2. Rest your arm on a table and touch the Digital Crown with a finger from your other hand for 30 seconds.
3. You will see a result such as sinus rhythm or signs of atrial fibrillation. Results are saved in the Health app so you can share them with your doctor.

The ECG app cannot detect a heart attack, blood clots or stroke. If you have chest pain, call 911.

Where supported, Apple Watch can look at how your body responds to your heartbeat over time and send a hypertension notification if it sees patterns that may suggest high blood pressure.

• It does not measure blood pressure and does not show numbers such as 120/80.
• It does not diagnose high blood pressure and does not replace a blood pressure monitor.
• It is only available on certain watch models, regions and ages. Check Apple’s website for details.
• If you get a notification, check your pressure with a blood pressure monitor and talk to your doctor.

1. Choose an upper-arm monitor with a cuff that fits your arm. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for a recommendation.
2. Sit quietly for five minutes with your back supported and feet flat.
3. Rest your arm on a table so the cuff is at heart level, then start the reading.
4. Write down the numbers, or add them to the Health app yourself. Some monitors can also connect to your iPhone; check the monitor’s instructions.
5. Share your readings with your doctor.

1. iPhone: Go to Settings > Emergency SOS to see how it works on your model, such as holding the side button and a volume button.
2. Apple Watch: Press and hold the side button, then drag the Emergency Call slider.
3. Add emergency contacts and a Medical ID in the Health app so help has useful information.

Practice finding the setting, but do not complete a real emergency call by accident.

If Apple Watch detects a hard fall and you do not move for about a minute, it can call emergency services and message your emergency contacts.

1. On your iPhone, open the Watch app.
2. Tap Emergency SOS, then Fall Detection.
3. Choose Always On if you want it active all day. Apple may turn it on automatically for people aged 55 and over, so check your setting.

1. Open the Health app and tap Browse, then Medications.
2. Tap Add Medication and enter the name, form and strength.
3. Choose the days and times. Your iPhone and Apple Watch will remind you.

Always follow your doctor’s and pharmacist’s instructions. This feature is a reminder tool only.

1. Open Settings > Display & Brightness.
2. Tap Text Size and drag the slider to the right.
3. Turn on Bold Text on the same screen for stronger letters.
4. For even bigger text, go to Settings > Accessibility > Display & Text Size > Larger Text.

Say “Hey Siri” or press and hold the side button, then speak clearly. Try:

• “Call my daughter.”
• “Remind me to take a walk at 3 PM.”
• “Set a timer for 10 minutes.”
• “What’s the weather today?”

If Siri does not respond, check Settings > Siri.

1. Open the Magnifier app. If you cannot find it, swipe down on the Home Screen and search for it.
2. Point the camera at a menu, label or medicine box.
3. Drag the slider to zoom. Use the flashlight button for more light.

1. Open the FaceTime app and tap New FaceTime.
2. Type your family member’s name or number.
3. Tap the FaceTime video button to start.

You can also create a link and send it by text message so someone without an Apple device can join from a web browser.

Open Settings > Accessibility. Helpful options include:

• Zoom to enlarge the screen.
• Display & Text Size for bold text, higher contrast and larger text.
• Touch settings if tapping is difficult.
• VoiceOver to have the screen read aloud.
• Accessibility Shortcut to turn a feature on with a triple-click of the side button.

• Your iPhone: Apple Watch needs a compatible iPhone to set up.
• Features you want: Check that the model supports ECG, Fall Detection or hypertension notifications in your region.
• Comfort: Try different sizes and bands. A comfortable watch is one you will wear every day.
• Battery and charging: Think about whether you will remember a nightly charge.
• Cellular option: This lets the watch make calls without your iPhone nearby, but it needs a plan with your carrier.
• Compare current models on Apple’s website or ask at an Apple Store.