What’s New?

Track Detection and Race Route. Both are designed for runners training on outdoor tracks. Using Apple Maps and the built-in GPS, your Apple Watch instantly recognises when you’re on an outdoor track. Track Detection then prompts you to select a lane to start your running session, sending round-by-round notifications during your run.

Race Route is a new feature for Apple Watch users who regularly run the same route. It lets you race against yourself, motivating you to improve each time. Once your Apple Watch saves your route and you run it again, you’ll get notifications during the run showing how far behind or ahead you are compared to your best performance. This benefits not just runners, but also cyclists.

Apple Watch Update: watchOS 9.2 Release Notes

watchOS 9.2 includes new features, improvements, and bug fixes, such as:

• With ‘Race Route’, you can compete against yourself, comparing performances for outdoor running, cycling, and wheelchair activities with previous workouts
• New refined kickboxing algorithm in the Workout app for more accurate measurements
• Display of the Sound app when ambient sound levels are reduced, now available with AirPods Pro (1st generation) and AirPods Max using active noise cancellation
• Family Setup users can be invited to the Home app to control HomePod speakers and smart home accessories, and unlock doors with house keys in Wallet
• Accessibility support to visualise siren usage on the Apple Watch Ultra
• Improved response time and accuracy of gesture controls for Assistive Touch and quick actions
• Optimisations for crash detection on the Apple Watch Ultra, Apple Watch Series 8, and Apple Watch SE (2nd generation)
• Fix for an issue that could display the wrong time on the Apple Watch immediately after dismissing an alarm in Sleep Focus
• Fix for an issue that could interrupt mindfulness sessions

Installing the Apple Watch Update

You can download the latest version of watchOS via your iPhone or directly on your Apple Watch.

Setting up watchOS 9.2 with Your iPhone

1. Open the Watch app
2. Open ‘My Watch’
3. Tap General
4. Tap Software Update
5. Tap ‘Download and Install’

While the Apple Watch update is in progress, keep your iPhone nearby to avoid interrupting the process. Ensure the charger connection isn’t disconnected.

Your Apple Watch must be on the charger to complete the update. This process can take time, so plan accordingly.

Updating Directly on Your Apple Watch

1. Ensure your Apple Watch is connected to Wi-Fi
2. Open the Settings app on the Watch
3. Tap General
4. Tap Software Update
5. Tap ‘Install’ if a software update is available and follow the on-screen instructions

Apple Watch Update Not Working

There could be several reasons why watchOS 9.2 installation fails. It might be due to your iPhone, Apple Watch, or the connection. Here are some solutions for installation issues.

Check Your Apple Watch

watchOS 9.2 requires an Apple Watch Series 4 or higher. If you have an older model, you cannot perform the update.

Check Your iPhone

To update your Apple Watch, your iPhone must be up to date. Update your iPhone first before proceeding with the Apple Watch update.

Check Your Connection

For the Apple Watch update, your Apple Watch and iPhone must be connected. Ensure Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are on, and your Apple Watch is paired with your iPhone.

You can quickly check this by going to the Control Centre on your watch and verifying a green iPhone icon appears in the top left corner.

Apple Watch Straps

Enhance your style with one of our Apple Watch straps. We have straps for every occasion, whether you’re working out, attending a formal event, or dressing casually. There’s a perfect strap for everyone.

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the latest Apple Watch update?

watchOS 9.2 is the latest Apple Watch update.

How long does it take to install an Apple Watch update?

It can take up to an hour to install a software update on your Apple Watch. The duration depends on the update size, model, and Wi-Fi network speed.