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Q: how do I set up my watch to find home

How do I set up my apple watch to find home?

Apple Watch, iOS 9.3.2

Posted on Jul 9, 2016 9:43 AM

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  • by ChrisJ4203,

    ChrisJ4203 ChrisJ4203 Jul 9, 2016 9:44 AM in response to cwc3d
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    Jul 9, 2016 9:44 AM in response to cwc3d

    Are you referring to the Maps application? I'm not sure I understand your question.

  • by cwc3d,

    cwc3d cwc3d Jul 9, 2016 9:51 AM in response to ChrisJ4203
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    Jul 9, 2016 9:51 AM in response to ChrisJ4203

    On the maps application I tap home and am told I must set it up in contacts settings.

  • by Jonathan UK,

    Jonathan UK Jonathan UK Jul 9, 2016 11:53 AM in response to cwc3d
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    Jul 9, 2016 11:53 AM in response to cwc3d

    Hi

     

    On your iPhone, in the Contacts app: check that your contact card includes your home address.

     

    On your iPhone, go to: Settings > Mail, Contacts, Calendars - check that your contact card is selected under My Info.

     

    Then, on your watch:

     

    • Either:
      • Open the Maps app (from the Home screen, accessed via a single press of the Digital Crown), or;
      • Open the Maps Glance (when viewing the time on your watch, swipe up on the screen, then swipe left/right to the Maps Glance).
    • Then tap on Home to receive directions from your current location to your home address.

     

    Note that Apple Watch does not have built-in GPS capabilities - it relies on the paired iPhone for location information. To receive directions, your iPhone needs to be connected to your watch at the time, with Location Services enabled.

     

    More information:

    https://help.apple.com/watch/#/apdea7480950

    Use Glances on your Apple Watch - Apple Support

  • by cwc3d,Solvedanswer

    cwc3d cwc3d Jul 9, 2016 11:56 AM in response to Jonathan UK
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    Jul 9, 2016 11:56 AM in response to Jonathan UK

    Thank you for getting me pointed in the right direction.  I checked my settings as per your advice and found them correct and complete.  I unpaired and paired the watch to no avaii.  I selected a random contact and it worked.  I reselected my contact and it is now working.  Thanks again.

  • by Jonathan UK,

    Jonathan UK Jonathan UK Jul 9, 2016 12:04 PM in response to cwc3d
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    Jul 9, 2016 12:04 PM in response to cwc3d

    You're welcome!