Apple Watch apps are the perfect addition to your iOS app, especially for fitness and yoga-focused memberships.

These apps help your users track workout sessions in real-time and synchronize their metrics with Apple Health, creating a more immersive and data-driven fitness experience.

ℹ️ INFO: The Apple Watch app is available as an add-on for iOS apps. For more information, please contact sales@uscreen.tv.

Compatibility

✅ Compatible Devices

iPhone: Required for initial setup, management, and use
After setup, some Apple Watch models with cellular can do limited things (like calls or messages) without the iPhone nearby, but they still need to be paired to one

🚫 Incompatible Devices

iPad: Can’t pair or manage an Apple Watch
Mac / Web Browser: You can view some synced data (like fitness stats) via iCloud.com or apps like Fitness on Mac, but you can’t pair, manage, or use Apple Watch features through a browser
Android devices: Not compatible at all
TV platforms: Not supported, and don’t interact with Apple Watch

📝 NOTE: Apple Watch apps work exclusively within the Apple ecosystem and require an iPhone for setup and operation.

Setup Process

Installation Steps

Install the iOS app on your iPhone
The WatchOS app installs automatically on your Apple Watch
Find the app listed by opening the Watch app on your iPhone
Scroll down to the Installed on Apple Watch section

Removal Process

Open the Watch app on your iPhone
Find and tap the app name
To remove, toggle off Show on Apple Watch

Apple Watch App Capabilities

Real-Time Stats: Track exercise metrics like heart rate, calories burned, and time spent training directly on the watch.
Sync Workouts: Log exercises in Apple Fitness and Health apps.
Remote Control: Play, pause, rewind, and fast-forward videos on the Uscreen iOS app.
Live & On-Demand: Seamlessly works with both live streams and on-demand content.

Core Features

Health Stats: Track your health data directly on the watch and display your heart rate and calories burned on the video itself.
Workout Tracking: Track workouts and sync data to Apple's Health & Fitness apps. Tap Start before a workout and End when done.
Remote Control: Use the watch as a remote to control video playback on your iPhone.

💡 TIP: The Apple Watch app is especially valuable for fitness and wellness content creators looking to provide a more immersive experience.

Technical Limitations

No Data Sharing: Health-related data is private and not accessible to Uscreen or to you due to Apple's data privacy protections.
Limited Compatibility: Only works with Uscreen's platform; cannot be used with other video players or apps.
No Detailed Analytics: The app does not provide detailed insights into specific data points from Apple Health.

Member Usage Guide

Here's how your members will use the Apple Watch app with your content.

Start: Open the iOS app, select a video, and launch the Watch app
Setup: Press START on the watch and accept the necessary permissions
During Workout: View stats on the watch and control video playback
Finish: Tap END to save workout data to Apple Health

Required Permissions

For the app to function properly, users must grant permissions to both Health and Fitness apps.

When first using the app, users will be prompted to allow access to health data. For the best experience, they should:

Allow access to all requested data when prompted
Ensure both Health and Fitness app permissions are enabled
Accept all permission requests during the initial setup

💡 TIP: Members can also access this data in the Health and Fitness app on their iPhone. If the metrics aren't appearing, they may check the permission settings for both Health and Fitness apps in their iPhone's Privacy settings.