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Most people buy an Apple Watch for two reasons: tracking exercise and checking notifications. But if that’s all you’re using it for, you’re only scratching the surface of what’s on your wrist.Beneath the standard watchOS interface lies a powerhouse of hidden tools designed to save you time, streamline your daily routines, and even protect your peace of mind.Here are five deeply underrated Apple Watch features that will fundamentally change how you use your wearable every single day.
1. Protect your hearing
You probably don’t think about your hearing health until you’re at a deafening concert or using power tools. That’s where the Noise app comes in. It acts as a silent, background bodyguard for your ears, requiring zero daily effort after a one-time setup. To turn it on, head to Settings on your watch, tap Noise, then select Environmental Sound Measurements to toggle on Measure Sounds. Then go back to Noise Notifications and set your decibel threshold (80dB or 85dB is the sweet spot). Now, your watch will quietly monitor the room and give you a gentle tap if the environment gets dangerously loud.
2. Turn your wrist into a walkie talkie
