How to capture a screenshot on an Apple Watch

September 18, 2023 By Awanish Kumar

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Image credit : Wareable If you've ever wondered how to capture a screenshot on your Apple Watch, you're in the right place. In this guide, we'll walk you through the simple steps to effortlessly capture screenshots on your Apple Watch, helping you save and share what's on your watch's display. Here are the steps to capture a screenshot on an Apple Watch, along with how to enable and view the screenshots:

Enabling the Screenshot Feature on the Apple Watch

On your Apple Watch, access the settings by tapping on the "Settings" app.
Scroll down and select "General."
Locate and tap on "Screenshots."
Toggle on the "Enable Screenshots" option to activate the feature.
Setting up the Screenshot Feature Using an iPhone:
Open the "Watch" app on your paired iPhone.
Tap "General" within the Watch app.
Scroll down to find the "Enable Screenshots" option.
Toggle it on to set up the screenshot feature for your Apple Watch.

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Taking a Screenshot on the Apple Watch

To capture a screenshot on your Apple Watch, simultaneously press the Digital Crown and the side button. The screenshot will be saved to your Photos library.

Viewing Apple Watch Screenshots:
To view the screenshots on your iPhone, open the "Photos" app.
Navigate to the "Screenshots" folder under media types, where you'll find your Apple Watch screenshots.

If you wish to view these screenshots directly on your Apple Watch, you can sync the album from your iPhone to your watch. Also read : How to Share Your Screen in FaceTime To enable this, access the Watch app on your iPhone, tap "Photos," select "Photo Syncing," and then choose the album you want to sync. This will make the selected album's screenshots accessible on your watch.

By Awanish Kumar

I keep abreast of the latest technological developments to bring you unfiltered information about gadgets.

How to capture a screenshot on an Apple Watch

Enabling the Screenshot Feature on the Apple Watch

Taking a Screenshot on the Apple Watch

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