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Max Slater-Robins

18 hidden smartwatch settings to make your wearable less needy during workouts

Apple Watch Series 11 showing workout data.

Wearables are undoubtedly brilliant training partners, but the default setup can make them feel more like a needy sidekick than a helpful coach.

If your smartwatch keeps lighting up mid-run, buzzing about non-urgent messages, or talking at you through your workout headphones, you’re not alone, and there are some fairly simple settings tweaks that can help.

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