How to Add Friends on Apple Watch: A Step-by-Step Guide

Adding friends to your Apple Watch activity and fitness app is a great way to stay accountable and motivated in your fitness journey. Whether you want to compete in challenges or simply keep track of each other’s progress, inviting friends to share your activity data is a fun and easy process. In this guide, we’ll show you two different ways to invite and add friends to your Apple Watch.

Method 1: Inviting Friends on Apple Watch

To get started, tap the fitness rings icon on your Apple Watch. From the main activity screen, swipe to the right to access the sharing page. Here, you’ll see a list of everyone you’re currently sharing activity data with. Scroll to the bottom and tap “Invite a Friend.” Your contacts will then appear, and you can scroll through to choose the person you want to share with. If they have an Apple Watch, they’ll receive a share request that they can approve. Once they do, you’ll both appear on each other’s sharing pages, and you can view each other’s daily fitness activities.

Method 2: Inviting Friends on iPhone

To invite friends through the Fitness app on your iPhone, open the app and navigate to the summary page. At the bottom of the screen, tap “Sharing.” Here, you’ll see a list of people you’re currently sharing with. To add a new friend, tap the plus sign on the top right of the page, then tap it again on the next page. You can then search for users or choose from the suggestions below. Once your friend receives the request and approves it, you’ll both be sharing your activity data.

Adding friends to your Apple Watch is a simple process that can help you stay motivated and accountable on your fitness journey. By following these steps, you can easily invite and add friends to your activity and fitness app. Thanks for reading and happy sharing!