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Can You Get Instagram on an Apple Watch?
Yes; the Lens app delivers a wrist-based Instagram experience
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Download Lens for Watch onto your Apple Watch.
Tap Login to Instagram > enter your credentials. On the Watch: Tap Lens on the Apps screen. Lens for Watch allows you to comment on posts, view videos, search for users, etc. You can access Instagram on an Apple Watch, but not through the Instagram app. This article explains how to use the Lens for Watch third-party app to bring Instagram scrolling, liking, commenting, searching, and more right to your wrist. The Lens for Watch app requires an iPhone or iPad iOS 12.0 or later and a watchOS 4.0 or later. Lifewire / Rob LeFebvre How to Get Instagram on Your Apple Watch
Before downloading Lens for Watch app, ensure you've already paired your iPhone to your Apple Watch. Lens for Watch has a free version, but some features are available only with its $1.99 Pro version. Download and install Lens for Watch on your iOS device, and then select Open to launch the app. If prompted, enter your Apple ID and password. Tap Login to Instagram. Enter your Instagram login info and select Log In. You'll be taken to the Lens account screen. Return to your Apple Watch and tap Lens from the apps screen to launch the application. Press the Digital Crown on your Apple Watch to access the Apps screen. Tap Home to see and scroll through your home feed. To like a post, tap the heart. To read a post's comments, tap the speech bubble. At any time, navigate to the previous screen by tapping the arrow in the top left of the screen. To make a comment, tap the speech bubble, scroll down, and tap Add a Comment. You'll go to a screen with your comment options. Adding comments is a Lens Pro feature, so you'll need to upgrade to do this. Tap FlickType Keyboard to add a watch keyboard and type your comment. When finished, tap Done, and then tap Comment to add your comment. Tap the microphone to add your comment with your voice, or tap the smiley face to add an emoji. Tap Stories to see the Instagram stories of people you follow. You'll need to upgrade to Lens Pro to access Stories. Upgrade via your iPhone for $1.99. Tap Activity to see your account activity, such as any new followers, comment mentions, and tags. Tap Explore to go to Instagram's Explore page and see recommended posts based on your interests. You'll need to upgrade to Lens Pro to access Explore. Upgrade via your iPhone for $1.99. Tap Messages to read direct messages. Tap Profile to go to your profile page. Tap Search to search for a user, subject, or hashtag. Use the microphone or keyboard to enter your search term. Tap Tips to add a tip for the Lens developers, and tap Clear Cache anytime you want to reset the app. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Unpair Apple Watch How to Repost a Video on Instagram How to Connect the Fitbit App to Apple Watch How to Repost an Instagram Story How to Use Instagram What Is the 'i' Icon on the Apple Watch? How to Pin a Comment on Instagram How to Reset Your Apple Watch Get Started with Reposting on Instagram How to Set Alarm on Apple Watch How to Remove Apps from Apple Watch How to Pair and Connect an Apple Watch With a New iPhone How to Use WhatsApp on Your Apple Watch What Is Instagram, and Why Should You Be Using It? How to See Previously Liked Posts on Instagram How to Use Maps on the Apple Watch Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies