Going the distance for your health.
Apple Watch Series 8 features advanced health sensors and apps, so you can take an ECG, measure heart rate(1) and blood oxygen(2), and track temperature changes(3) for advanced insights into your menstrual cycle(4). And with Crash Detection, Sleep Stages tracking and advanced workout metrics, it helps you stay active, healthy, safe and connected.
Key features:
- With cellular, you stay connected even without your iPhone nearby(10)
- Stream or sync your favourite music, podcasts and audiobooks
- Set up and manage an Apple Watch for each family member, right from your iPhone, with Family Setup(11)
- Temperature sensor(3) provides retrospective ovulation estimates and advanced cycle tracking features(4)
- Measure your blood oxygen with a powerful sensor and app(2)
- Take an ECG anytime, anywhere(1)
- Get high and low heart rates, and irregular rhythm notifications(1)
- Advanced safety features, including Fall Detection, Emergency SOS5 and Crash Detection
- Enhanced Workout app with more advanced metrics and ways to train
- A completely redesigned Compass app with waypoints and Backtrack
- Track your daily activity on Apple Watch, and see your trends in the Fitness app on iPhone
- The most crack-resistant front crystal yet on an Apple Watch, IP6X dust resistance and swimproof design, and increased durability for fitness and activity
- Call, text and email with just a few taps
- Listen to your favourite music, podcasts and audiobooks (for use with GPS models)
- Make purchases instantly and securely from your wrist with Apple Pay(7)
- Large, Always-On, edge-to-edge display
- All-day battery life and fast charging(8)
- Sleep stages tracking lets you see how much time you spend in REM, core and deep sleep
- watchOS 9 features an enhanced Workout app, a new Medications app, sleep stages, and greater insights into heart health
- Apple Watch comes with 3 free months of Apple Fitness+, featuring 11 different workout types, from HIIT to Yoga, and even meditations(9)
Technical specifications:
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Apple Fitness+ subscription offer
Apple Fitness+ promoter: Apple. Purchase Apple Watch directly from participating retailers and claim 3 months’ free subscription to Apple Fitness+. Claim in Fitness app within 3 months after first activating device. Bank details required to redeem. Subscription costs £9.99/month after free period. See apple.com/promo to claim and for T&Cs. One subscription per Family Sharing group. Plan automatically renews until cancelled. Restrictions and other terms apply. Apple Fitness+ requires Apple Watch Series 3 or later. Available when paired with iPhone 6s or later with iOS 14.3.
Legal:
Apple Watch Series 8 requires iPhone 8 or later with iOS 16 or later.
- The ECG app and irregular rhythm notification require the latest versions of watchOS and iOS, and are not intended for use by people under 22 years old. The ECG app is available on Apple Watch Series 4 or later (not including Apple Watch SE). The irregular rhythm notification is not designed for people who have been previously diagnosed with AF.
- Blood Oxygen app measurements are not intended for medical use, including self-diagnosis or consultation with a doctor, and are only designed for general fitness and wellness purposes.
- The temperature sensing feature is not a medical device and is not intended for use in medical diagnosis, treatment or for any other medical purpose.
- The Cycle Tracking app should not be used as a form of birth control. Data from the Cycle Tracking app should not be used to diagnose a health condition.
- Emergency SOS requires a cellular connection or Wi-Fi Calling with an internet connection from your Apple Watch or nearby iPhone.
- Apple Watch Series 8 has a water resistance rating of 50 metres under ISO standard 22810:2010. This means that it may be used for shallow-water activities like swimming in a pool or ocean. However, Apple Watch Series 8 should not be used for scuba diving, waterskiing, or other activities involving high-velocity water or submersion below shallow depth. Water resistance is not a permanent condition and can diminish over time. For additional information, see support.apple.com/en-gb/HT205000.
- Apple Pay is not available in all markets. For a list of Apple Pay countries and regions, visit support.apple.com/HT207957.
- Battery life varies by use and configuration. See apple.com/uk/batteries for more information.
- A subscription is required for Apple Fitness+.
- Wireless service plan required for cellular service. Contact your service provider for more details. Connection may vary based on network availability. Check apple.com/watch/cellular for participating network providers and eligibility. See support.apple.com/HT207578 for additional setup instructions.
- Not all features will be available if the Apple Watch is set up through Family Setup. Wireless service plan required for cellular service. Contact your service provider for more details. Check apple.com/watch/cellular for participating network providers and eligibility.
Apple Watch FAQs
To reset your Apple Watch, follow these steps:
- On your Apple Watch, go to the "Settings" app.
- Scroll down and tap on "General".
- Scroll down again and tap on "Reset".
- You will see several options. If you want to completely erase all content and settings from your Apple Watch, choose "Erase All Content and Settings" and enter your passcode if prompted. Keep in mind that this will delete all data on your Apple Watch, so make sure to back up any important information beforehand.
- If you just want to restart your Apple Watch without erasing any data, you can choose "Reset All Settings" or "Reset Network Settings".
- After selecting your desired reset option, you may need to enter your Apple ID password to confirm.
- Your Apple Watch will now start the reset process, which may take a few minutes.
- Once the reset is complete, you can set up your Apple Watch again as new or restore it from a backup.
Note: Make sure your Apple Watch has sufficient battery life before performing a reset. It is also recommended to unpair your Apple Watch from your iPhone before resetting it if possible.
To charge your Apple Watch, follow these steps:
- Connect the USB end of the Apple Watch charging cable to a power source, such as a wall adapter or a USB port on your computer.
- Take the circular magnetic end of the charging cable and align it with the back of your Apple Watch.
- The magnets in the charging cable will automatically attach to the back of your Apple Watch, aligning it in place.
- The Apple Watch should display a charging icon on the screen, indicating that it is being charged.
- Let your Apple Watch charge until it reaches the desired battery level. You can check the battery status on your Apple Watch by swiping up from the watch face to access the Control Center.
- Once your Apple Watch is charged to your satisfaction, simply disconnect the charging cable by gently pulling it away from the back of the watch.
- You can now wear and use your Apple Watch.
Note: It is recommended to charge your Apple Watch overnight for optimal battery performance. If you are experiencing issues with charging, try cleaning the charging contacts on the back of the watch and the magnetic end of the charging cable. Additionally, ensure that the power source and cable are functioning properly.
Tracking sleep on your Apple Watch is a feature that is available with watchOS 7 and later. Follow these steps to track your sleep:
- Ensure that you have updated your Apple Watch to watchOS 7 or later and your iPhone to iOS 14 or later.
- Open the Health app on your iPhone.
- Tap on the Browse tab at the bottom of the screen.
- Scroll down and select Sleep.
- Tap on Get Started and follow the prompts to set up your sleep schedule and goals.
- On your Apple Watch, make sure that Sleep Mode is enabled. Open the Settings app on your watch, scroll down, and tap on Sleep. Toggle the switch to turn it on.
- Wear your Apple Watch while you sleep. The watch will automatically track your sleep, including the duration and quality of sleep.
- In the morning, you can check your sleep data in the Health app on your iPhone. Open the Browse tab, scroll down, and select Sleep.
- Here you can view your sleep analysis, including the amount of time spent in different sleep stages like deep sleep and REM sleep.
Please note that tracking sleep with the Apple Watch may result in slightly decreased battery life. To ensure that your watch has enough charge, try charging it before you go to bed or after you wake up.
