The Apple Watch is a device packed with functions designed to improve our daily lives, and one of the most useful added with Watch 7 is handwashing detection and reminder. This feature not only helps you meet the recommended hygiene time, but also can send you a notification when you get home to remind you to wash your hands. Let's see How to set the handwashing reminder on your Apple Watch.
If you haven't activated this feature yet or want to configure it correctly so that your watch notifies you at the right time, here we explain all the steps in detail and how to get it done. the maximum benefit.
How does the handwashing reminder work on Apple Watch?
This feature uses the motion sensors and the microphone of the Apple Watch to automatically detect when you are washing your hands. Once detected, it will start a timer 20 seconds, the time recommended by the World Health Organization for optimal cleaning.
If you stop moving or stop before the time is up, the watch will notify you to continue. Additionally, if you enable handwashing reminders, the device can notify you when you get home if it detects you haven't washed your hands after a few minutes.
Activating the Handwashing Timer on Apple Watch
To have your Apple Watch start a countdown when you wash your hands, you must enable this option in your watch settings. Follow these steps:
- Press the Digital Crown of the Apple Watch to access the applications menu.
- Search and enter the application Settings (represented by the gear icon).
- Scroll down until you find the option Hand washing.
- Activate Handwashing timer.
Once activated, every time you start washing your hands, the watch will detect the movement and sounds of water and the soap to automatically start the timer.
Setting a reminder to wash your hands when you get home
To have your Apple Watch remind you to wash your hands when you get home, you need to turn on reminders and make sure the device knows your steer axle truck.
Activate handwashing reminders
- Open the app Watch on your iPhone.
- In the section My watch, scroll until you find Hand washing.
- Active Handwashing reminders.
- Grants permits of location when prompted.
Make sure Apple Watch knows your home location
- Open the app Contacts on your iPhone.
- Tap your contact card at the top.
- Press on Edit and swipe down to Address.
- Make sure your home address is configured correctly or add it if it is not.
- Balance OK To save the changes.
If you have activated the option precise location In your privacy settings, your Apple Watch will be able to more accurately determine when you've arrived home and send you the reminder.
Troubleshooting common reminder issues
If your Apple Watch isn't alerting you when you get home after enabling reminders, try these solutions:
- Check that the option location services is activated in Settings > Privacy > Location.
- Make sure the function Exact location is enabled for Apple Watch.
- Check that your home address is correctly set up on your contact card.
- If the issue persists, restart your Apple Watch and iPhone to apply the changes.
With these steps, your Apple Watch should start correctly detecting when you get home and reminding you to wash your hands. This Apple Watch feature is a useful reminder to maintain a constant hygiene, essential for our health. With a simple setup, you can make sure you receive alerts when you get home and keep better track of your daily hygiene.
