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10 underrated Apple Watch features you can set up in minutes

Engadget · Jun 16, 2026, 6:30 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

Key takeaways

  • These features don’t usually see the spotlight.
  • Will Shanklin for Engadget Much is often made of "hidden" features in Apple products.
  • Will Shanklin for Engadget We'll start with an oldie but a goodie: the Auto Unlock feature that debuted in macOS Sierra in 2016.

These features don’t usually see the spotlight.

Will Shanklin for Engadget Much is often made of "hidden" features in Apple products. But the fact is, every version of the company's hardware and software have been pored over so thoroughly that nothing is truly a secret. Some tools do fly under the radar, though. If uncovering functions that are off the beaten path is something you enjoy, here are 10 lesser-known Apple Watch features worth checking out.

Will Shanklin for Engadget We'll start with an oldie but a goodie: the Auto Unlock feature that debuted in macOS Sierra in 2016. You can avoid typing your Mac's login password just by wearing your Apple Watch. A satisfying haptic click as you sit down by your machine lets you know the gates have opened.

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