How to use Voice Memos on your Apple Watch
In watchOS 6, Apple Watch picks up a number of new features, including the ability to record Voice Memos. Similar to the existing Voice Memos app for iPhone, the app lets you make and listen to voice recordings, and joins other new apps on Apple Watch, including App Store, Noise, Cycle Tracking, and Books.
How to use the Voice Memos app on Apple Watch
To experience the Voice Memo app on your Apple Watch:
- Tap on the Digital Crown on your Apple Watch to see all your apps.
- Select the Voice Memos app.
- Choose Tap to Record.
- Record your message.
- Tap the End button when you're finished recording.
How to find and listen to your recordings
You can find your recordings within the Voice Memo app across all your Apple devices that are logged into the same iCloud account.
On Apple Watch:
- Tap the Digital Crown on your Apple Watch to see all your apps.
- Select the Voice Memos app.
- Click on your recording in the Voice Memos app.
- Tap the Play icon to listen to your recording.
- Select the forward or back button to move your recording by 15 seconds.
- Tap the ... button to delete the recording.
Questions?
Let us know below if you have any questions about the new Voice Memos app on Apple Watch or about watchOS 6 overall.
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Bryan M. Wolfe has written about technology for over a decade on various websites, including TechRadar, AppAdvice, and many more. Before this, he worked in the technology field across different industries, including healthcare and education. He’s currently iMore’s lead on all things Mac and macOS, although he also loves covering iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. Bryan enjoys watching his favorite sports teams, traveling, and driving around his teenage daughter to her latest stage show, audition, or school event in his spare time. He also keeps busy walking his black and white cocker spaniel, Izzy, and trying new coffees and liquid grapes.