How to set up medication reminders on Apple Watch

Step by step

1. 1 min

   Open the Health app on iPhone

   Launch the Health app on your paired iPhone. Navigate to the Browse tab at the bottom right of the screen and select Medications from the Health Categories list.

2. 2 min

   Add your medication to the list

   Tap Add a Medication. Use the camera to scan the label or enter the medication name manually. Follow the on-screen prompts to define the shape, color, and dosage frequency.

   Note: Ensure you set the start date and time accurately to align with your medical schedule.
3. 30 sec

   Verify Apple Watch notification settings

   Open the Watch app on your iPhone. Tap My Watch, then select Notifications. Scroll down to Medications and ensure the toggle is set to On.

   Note: If this toggle is off, you will not receive alerts on your wrist.
4. 30 sec

   Log medication from the watch face

   When a reminder triggers, tap the notification on your Apple Watch. Select Log Taken to record the dose or Log Skipped if the medication was not administered.

   Note: You can also open the Medications app directly from the Apple Watch app grid at any time.
5. 1 min

   Manage your medication schedule

   To edit or remove a medication, return to the Health app on your iPhone. Select the medication within the Medications menu, tap Edit, and modify your schedule or details as required.

   Note: Changes made on the iPhone sync to the Apple Watch automatically via iCloud.