Watch Mastery
Get the most out of Apple Watch capture, even when your phone is not nearby.
Mastering Apple Watch Capture
The Apple Watch is the fastest surface for Sundown. Here is how to make the most of it.
Complication gallery
Complications are the shortcuts on your watch face. Use them for zero-navigation capture.
| Slot Type | Recommended Complication | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Modular (Large) | Record now | Displays a large record button. |
| Circular (Small) | Record now | A simple icon trigger. |
| Graphic Corner | Record now | Fits the corners of the latest watch faces. |
How to set them up
- Long-press your watch face.
- Tap
Edit. - Swipe to
Complications. - Select a slot, find
Sundown, and chooseRecord now.
Capture away from your phone
Sundown on Apple Watch works even when you are away from your iPhone.
- Saved first: recordings are saved on the watch first.
- Background transfer: once your watch is back in range of your iPhone, it transfers captures in the background.
- Status indicators: check sync status from the watch app details screen.
Synced reminders
If you have set up capture reminders on your iPhone, they will fire locally on your watch.
Record nowstarts a recording immediately.Snoozepostpones the reminder by 10 minutes.Skipdismisses the reminder for this specific cycle.
Pro tips
- If you have an Apple Watch Ultra, map the Action Button to
Start Quick Captureif that fits your routine. - Keep the watch face complication visible on the face you reach for most often.