Watches are ideally meant to be worn on the non-dominant hand, but most, if not all, watches are designed for the right-handed majority. If you’re a left-hander bearing the brunt of this design constraint – the modern, customizable smartwatch is here to save you. You can change the orientation of your Apple Watch, flip the screen, and wear it on your non-dominant right hand with ease.
In this article, we want to show you how to do it easily. This is among the many features allowing you to create a specific, customized experience while you use an Apple Watch. This is also a major reason Apple could lure many traditional watch aficionados to the platform. So, let’s begin with the process.
Change the Wrist Orientation of Your Apple Watch
Here’s how you can change the orientation of your Apple Watch to wear it on a different wrist. You can either change it within the settings app on your Apple Watch or use the Watch app on your iPhone to do it.
Some features on your Apple Watch need to know the wrist that you’re wearing it on. Recording an ECG or using the Raise your Wrist will work as expected only if you’re wearing it on the right wrist.
Further, choosing the right wrist orientation on your Apple Watch may increase the accuracy of certain health-tracking metrics as well. Here’s how to let your Apple Watch know the wrist that you are wearing it on.
Using Apple Watch Settings
Step 1: Press the Digital Crown once to open the App Library on your Apple Watch. Open the Settings app.
Step 2: Tap on General.
Step 3: Tap on Orientation.
Step 4: Select the wrist on which you are wearing your Apple Watch.
Alternatively, you can also use the Watch app on your iPhone to make the change.
Using the Watch App on iPhone
Step 1: Open the Watch app on your iPhone.
Step 2: Tap on General.
Step 3: Tap on Watch Orientation. Select the wrist on which you are wearing your Apple Watch.
Change Crown Orientation to Flip Apple Watch Screen
If you wear your Apple Watch on the right wrist, you may find it uncomfortable to rotate the digital crown on the top right corner.
Therefore, it is recommended you change the position of the crown and wear your Apple Watch on your right wrist so that you can access the crown from the bottom left corner. The display contents and the rotary direction of the crown will flip accordingly.
Using Apple Watch Settings
Step 1: Press the Digital Crown once to open the App Library on your Apple Watch. Open the Settings app.
Step 2: Tap on General.
Step 3: Tap on Orientation.
Step 4: You can change the orientation of the crown. You can choose whether you want it on the right or left.
Alternatively, you can also use the Watch app on your iPhone to make the changes. Here’s how.
Using the Watch App on iPhone
Step 1: Open the Watch app on your iPhone.
Step 2: Tap on General.
Step 3: Tap on Watch Orientation. Change the orientation of the crown on your Apple Watch.
You can choose whether you want it on the right or left side of your watch.
Tip: Facing problems using the crown? Here’s how to fix Apple Watch crown not working.
However, even if you’re already wearing your watch on the non-dominant left wrist, changing the position of the crown to the bottom is quite beneficial.
You can prevent the back of your hand from accidentally pressing the crown. This can open the app library or even activate Siri. While this is subjective, some may also find it easier to access the crown with the thumb finger of your right hand.
That is how you can change the orientation of your Apple Watch. But what is the big deal about using your watch on the non-dominant wrist?
Why Wearing Your Watch on the Non-Dominant Wrist Matters
If you don’t wear a watch regularly, you may not have noticed the need to wear it on the non-dominant wrist. Wearing the watch on the non-dominant hand reduces interference during activities requiring precise hand movements.
For example, writing, using a computer mouse, or operating tools may be more comfortable without a watch on the dominant hand.
Further, for individuals engaged in sports or physical activities, wearing the watch on a non-dominant hand can reduce the likelihood of the watch getting in the way or getting damaged. It also reduces the likelihood of the watch face coming into direct contact with hard surfaces.
Therefore, we recommend using the customizability of the Apple Watch and changing its orientation on your wrist. If you have any further questions, look at the FAQ section below.
FAQs on Apple Watch Orientation
1. Can I use the same strap if I have to wear my Apple Watch on a different wrist?
Yes. You do not have to change the strap on your Apple Watch to wear it on a different wrist.
2. Can I change the display orientation to landscape on my Apple Watch?
No. You cannot change to landscape orientation on your Apple Watch.
3. Can I use my Apple Watch even while I’m not wearing it?
Yes. However, you will have to unlock it using the passcode every time you use it.
4. Does wrist detection detect which hand I’m wearing my Apple Watch on?
No. Wrist detection can only detect if you’re wearing the watch or not. It does not detect which wrist you are wearing it on.
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