- Use this feature to find your misplaced Apple Watch.
- The watch must be paired with your iPhone and within Bluetooth range or connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
- Add to the Control Center: Go to Settings > Control Centre > Ping My Watch > Add to Control Center.
Misplaced your Apple Watch at home or work? No worries! You can locate it using the “Ping My Watch” feature, by using this you can easily locate your Apple watch. This works similarly to the “Ping My iPhone” feature.
This guide will show you how to use the Ping My Watch feature and add it to your iPhone’s control center. When activated, your watch will emit a loud sound to help you find it faster.
How it Works:
When you tap the Ping My Watch button in the iPhone control center:
- Your Apple Watch emits a loud sound.
- The watch screen light will flash if you’re in a dark room.
Basic Requirements:
Before you start, keep in mind:
- Your iPhone should be running on iOS 17 or above and your watch should be on watchOS 10 or above.
- Your Apple Watch must be paired with your iPhone.
- Your iPhone and Apple Watch should be within Bluetooth range or connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
How to Ping Apple Watch from iPhone Using Control Center
Apple doesn’t include the Ping My Watch button in the default Control Center, but you can add it manually:
Step 1: Open the Settings app and tap on “Control Centre”.
Step 2: In the More Controls section, find Ping My Watch, and tap the “+” button.
Step 3: Adjust its position in the “Included Controls” section for easy access.
Step 4: Open the Control Center on your iPhone. Tap the “Ping My Watch” tile.
Step 5: Your Apple Watch will ring immediately. The tile will turn white, and the watch icon will change to orange.
Note: If your Apple Watch is lost or stolen, use the Find My app to locate it.
How to Ping Apple Watch from iPhone Using Find My
If your Apple Watch isn’t within Bluetooth range of your iPhone or isn’t connected to the same Wi-Fi network, you can still use the Find My App to ping your Watch:
- Open the Find My app on your iPhone, and tap your Apple Watch.
- Tap Play Sound.
- The sound will continue until you find your Watch.
- Once you’ve found the Watch, tap “Dismiss” to stop the sound.
Note: If you have more than one Apple Watch, the sound will play on the watch that’s selected on your iPhone.
That’s it! This is a quick and effective way to find your misplaced Apple Watch. If you can’t find your Apple Watch with the Find My app, lock your Watch to prevent unauthorized access and display a contact number.