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  The   Apple Watch   and the iPhone are made for each other and both augment the functions of the other. Regardless of which Apple Watch model you own — the brand new Apple Watch Series 10, last year’s Apple Watch Series 9 or Apple Watch SE, or an older model — you’ll need to pair it with your   iPhone . Setting up your  Apple Watch  to work with your iPhone is just the beginning. For more ways to benefit from your watch, have a look at our guides covering the essential Apple Watch tips, the best Apple Watch faces, and the best Apple Watch apps, which promise to make your watch as integral to your life as your  phone . Before you get started, make sure that both your  Apple Watch  and your iPhone are updated to the latest version of their respective operating systems. Right now, that would be iOS 15 and WatchOS 8. Make sure Bluetooth is enabled on your phone and make sure both your watch and phone are fully charged or plug them in to repleni...

  If you only use your   Apple Watch   to count steps and read texts, you’re missing out. A powerful, pint-sized computer that lives on your wrist, the device can be used for everything from checking your heart rate to checking out at the grocery store. And, yes, it makes for a sleek, regular-old timepiece, too.  Whether you own the budget  Apple Watch  SE or the high-end Apple Watch Ultra 2, the tips below can help you harness the many sensors, built-in tools, and customization options to make the model better meet your needs.  To access the latest features and user experience, be sure your watch is updated to the most recent version of  WatchOS 11 . If you’re still debating which Apple Watch to buy, we have a guide to help you decide. We also highlight a few of the best-rated models at the bottom of this story.   In our  Smartwatch Ratings , available to CR members, we offer the full test results for more than 60 models—scored on ...