Apple Watch: vibrate on the hour?
I’d like to set my watch haptics to vibrate on the hour (chimes would disturb my classes). Is this possible or is there an app?
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watchOS does not include a built-in hourly chime feature, with or without the option of receiving only haptic alerts.
If you would like to submit a feature request to Apple, then you can do so here:
Feedback - Apple Watch - Apple
Alternative solutions include scheduling timed Reminders or setting multiple alarms on your Apple Watch and then enabling Silent Mode on your Apple Watch, which mutes sounds whilst still delivering haptic alerts:
Silent Mode can be enabled:
Via Control Centre on your Apple Watch, by tapping the Silent Mode button (crossed out bell icon): or via the Watch app on your iPhone:
Via Settings on your Apple Watch:
Via the Watch app on your iPhone:
- On your iPhone, in the Watch app, go to: My Watch (tab) > Sounds & Haptics > enable Silent Mode.
Also check that haptic intensity is set to the central or right hand position on the Haptic Strength slider, either within the Watch app (also under Sounds & Haptics) or directly on your Apple Watch:
Adjust brightness, text size, sounds, and haptics
Note that:
- Silent Mode will also affect other sound-based alerts.
- Silent Mode does not mute alarms when your Apple Watch is on the charger and connected to power.
You may otherwise find that a third-party app meets your needs.
To browse and search for third-party apps with the results pre-filtered to include only those iPhone apps that also include an app for Apple Watch, use the Watch app on your iPhone. Apps can be searched by keyword or app name via the Search tab.
Follow the instructions here to add and use compatible apps on your Apple Watch: