How to Change Orientation on Apple Watch

Watches are typically worn on the non-dominant hand, but most watches are designed for right-handed individuals. However, if you are left-handed, you can easily adjust the orientation of your Apple Watch and wear it on your non-dominant right hand.

In this article, we will show you how to easily create a specific, customized experience with your Apple Watch. This feature is one of the reasons why Apple is able to attract traditional watch enthusiasts to their platform. Let’s get started!

Change the Wrist Orientation of Your Apple Watch

Here’s how to change the orientation of your Apple Watch. You can do this in the settings app on your Apple Watch or use the Watch app on your iPhone.

Some features on your Apple Watch, like recording an ECG or using the Raise your Wrist feature, only work properly if you’re wearing it on the right wrist.

Choosing the correct wrist orientation on your Apple Watch can improve the accuracy of certain health tracking metrics. Here’s how to let your Apple Watch know which wrist you’re wearing it on.

Using Apple Watch Settings

Step 1: Press the Digital Crown to open the App Library on your Apple Watch. Open the Settings app.

Step 2: Tap General.

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Step 3: Tap Orientation.

Step 4: Select the wrist you wear your Apple Watch on.

Alternatively, you can also use the Watch app on your iPhone to make the change.

Using the Watch App on iPhone

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“Step 1: Open the Watch app on your iPhone.

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3: Tap Watch Orientation. Choose the wrist you are wearing the watch.

Change Crown Orientation to Flip Apple Watch Screen

If you wear your Apple Watch on the right wrist, you may find it uncomfortable to rotate the digital crown on the top right corner. In order to fix this issue, it is recommended that you change the position of the crown and wear your Apple Watch on your right wrist. This way, you can access the crown from the bottom left corner and the display contents and rotary direction of the crown will flip accordingly.

Using Apple Watch Settings

Step 1: Press the Digital Crown to open the App Library on your Apple Watch and open the Settings app.

Step 2: Tap General.

Step 3: Tap on Orientation.

Step 4: Change the crown’s orientation to the right or left.

Alternatively, you can use the Watch app on your iPhone to make the changes. Here’s how.

Using the Watch App on iPhone

Step 1: Open the Watch app on your iPhone.

Step 2: Tap General.

Step 3: Tap on Watch Orientation. Change the crown orientation of your Apple Watch.

You can choose whether you want it on the right or left side.

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Even if you’re already wearing your watch on the non-dominant left wrist, changing the position of the crown to the bottom is beneficial.

Prevent the back of your hand from accidentally pressing the crown. It can open the app library or activate Siri. Some may find it easier to access the crown with their right thumb.

Changing the orientation of your Apple Watch is simple: switch it to your non-dominant wrist. But why is it important to use your watch on this wrist?

Why Wearing Your Watch on the Non-Dominant Wrist Matters

If you don’t wear a watch regularly, you may not have noticed the need to wear it on the non-dominant wrist. Wearing the watch on the non-dominant hand reduces interference during activities requiring precise hand movements. For example, writing, using a computer mouse, or operating tools may be more comfortable without a watch on the dominant hand.

For those involved in sports or physical activities, wearing the watch on the non-dominant hand can prevent damage or interference. This can be achieved by adjusting the orientation of the Apple Watch on your wrist. For more information, please refer to the FAQ section below.

FAQs on Apple Watch Orientation

1. Can I use the same strap if I wear my Apple Watch on a different wrist?

Yes, you do not have to change the strap on your Apple Watch when switching wrists.

2. Can I change the display orientation to landscape on my Apple Watch?

No, landscape orientation is not available for the Apple Watch.

3. Can I use my Apple Watch without wearing it?

Yes, but you must unlock it with the passcode each time.

4. Does wrist detection determine which hand I’m wearing my Apple Watch on?

No, wrist detection only recognizes if the watch is being worn or not; it cannot determine which wrist it is on.

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