Apple Watch Band Guides

Swimmer resting at a pool edge wearing a navy silicone band on an unbranded smartwatch.

Apple Watch Bands for Swimming and Workouts

Which Apple Watch bands handle chlorine, salt and sweat, which to take off first, and how band fit changes heart-rate accuracy during training.

Apple Watch Bands for Swimming and Workouts

Which Apple Watch bands handle chlorine, salt and sweat, which to take off first, and how band fit changes heart-rate accuracy during training.

A paper strip wrapped around a wrist to measure for a stretch watch band.

Apple Watch Solo Loop Sizing: How to Get It Right

Solo loops and braided loops have no adjustment, so wrist sizing is everything. How to measure, which way to size, and why fit affects heart-rate data.

Apple Watch Solo Loop Sizing: How to Get It Right

Solo loops and braided loops have no adjustment, so wrist sizing is everything. How to measure, which way to size, and why fit affects heart-rate data.

How to Change an Apple Watch Band

Press the release and slide sideways, not out. The full method, how to get the two halves the right way round, and what to do if it sticks.

How to Change an Apple Watch Band

Press the release and slide sideways, not out. The full method, how to get the two halves the right way round, and what to do if it sticks.

Apple Watch Band Sizes: Which Bands Fit Which Case

Apple Watch cases fall into two band groups, but 42mm appears in both: Series 10 and later take the smaller band, Series 3 and earlier the larger.

Apple Watch Band Sizes: Which Bands Fit Which Case

Apple Watch cases fall into two band groups, but 42mm appears in both: Series 10 and later take the smaller band, Series 3 and earlier the larger.

Apple Watch Bands That Don't Look Like Gym Kit

Mesh, bracelet, slim leather, braided and patterned silicone bands, which suit smaller cases, and how to match hardware to your watch.

Apple Watch Bands That Don't Look Like Gym Kit

Mesh, bracelet, slim leather, braided and patterned silicone bands, which suit smaller cases, and how to match hardware to your watch.

Apple Watch Sport Bands: Which Type Suits How Y...

Sport bands, solo loops, braided loops and sport loops compared, which suits running, swimming or sleep, and how fit affects heart-rate accuracy.

Apple Watch Sport Bands: Which Type Suits How Y...

Sport bands, solo loops, braided loops and sport loops compared, which suits running, swimming or sleep, and how fit affects heart-rate accuracy.

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