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How to Add Friends on Your Apple Watch
Add your favorite contacts to your favorite wearable
By Tyler Hayes Tyler Hayes Writer Tyler Hayes is a former Lifewire writer covering Apple, Google, Spotify, and more. Tyler has written for Fast Company, Digital Trends, and Paste, and others. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on January 22, 2021 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Smart Watches & Wearables Eco Tech Electric Vehicles Working From Home Headphones & Ear Buds Smart Home Smart Watches & Wearables Travel Tech Connected Car Tech iPods & MP3 Players What to Know
Pair your Apple Watch with your iPhone to sync all your contacts automatically. Your contacts are then available on your wrist.To customize how contacts appear: Open the Watch app on the iPhone and select My Watch.Then, tap Custom in the Contacts section and select Sort Order, Display Order, or Short Name for customization options. This article explains how to add friends and contacts on your Apple watch and modify how they display in watchOS 7 and earlier. It also contains information on adding friends to the Activity app for sharing your fitness activity. Add Friends and Contacts to Your Apple Watch
The Apple Watch automatically syncs with your current iPhone contacts when you set up and pair the devices, and all your contacts are then available on your wrist. Whether you want to share Activity rings, start a competition, let your trainer access your workouts, send texts, or communicate via the Walkie-Talkie feature, adding friends to your Apple Watch contacts creates a community on your wrist. Here's how to customize how your contacts appear on your Apple Watch. Tomohiro Ohsumi / Getty Images Open the Watch app on your iPhone and select My Watch. Scroll down and select Contacts. By default, Mirror my iPhone is selected. Tap Custom to customize how your contacts appear on your Apple Watch. Tap Sort Order to change how your contacts are sorted. Tap First, Last or Last, First. Tap Display Order to change how your contacts are displayed. Tap First, Last or Last, First. Tap Short Name to list your contacts more efficiently. Choose from the available options, or toggle on Prefer Nicknames to always use nicknames when available. Share Your Activity and Compete With Friends
Beyond contacts, add friends to your Apple Watch by sharing your fitness activity with them. Open the Fitness app on your iPhone and tap the Sharing tab. (If you're using an older iOS version, this app is called Activity.) Tap the add contact icon on the top right. (If this is the first time you're using the app, you'll tap Get Started first.) Tap the plus sign to invite a friend with whom you want to share activity. Type a name or phone number into the To: box or select from a list of suggested friends. Tap to choose a friend and then select Send. (Tap the plus sign to add more contacts. Add up to 40 friends to Activity sharing.) After the contact accepts the invitation, you'll see their name under Sharing With in the Fitness app. You'll both get notifications about each other's progress. If you receive an Activity-sharing invitation from a friend, it will appear on your Apple Watch. Choose Accept or Ignore. Add Your Friends to the Walkie-Talkie App
The Walkie-Talkie app on Apple Watch lets you instantly talk back and forth with a friend, directly from your watch. On your Apple Watch, launch the Walkie-Talkie app. Scroll down and tap Add Friends. Select a contact with whom you want to use the Walkie-Talkie app. An invitation will be sent. An invited contact will remain grey until they accept. Once they accept, it will turn yellow, and you'll be able to use this feature. Apple Watch Not Showing Contact Names? How to Fix the Problem 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 Wearables Like Google’s Pixel Watch Should Embrace Fashion and Style How to Back Up Your Apple Watch How to Add Friends on Fitbit How to Set Alarm on Apple Watch How to Add Friends on Animal Crossing How to Reset Your Apple Watch How to Use WhatsApp on Your Apple Watch How to Unpair Apple Watch How to Remove Apps from Apple Watch How to Use Maps on the Apple Watch Can You FaceTime on Apple Watch? How to Pair an Apple Watch With Your iPhone How to Use Your Apple Watch Is an Apple Watch Worth It? How to Use Apple Watch With Siri How to Use the Apple Watch Control Center 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