Apple Watch & Widgets
Getting Started
The Apple Watch app syncs automatically with your iPhone:
- Automatic installationThe Watch app installs when you have 36 Exposures on your iPhone
- Open on your WatchFind the orange camera icon in your apps
- Select active rollChoose from your current rolls or quick-create a new one
- Start loggingTap to log shots with automatic sync to iPhone
Quick Shot Logging
Log shots in seconds with minimal interaction:
One-Tap Logging
Uses your last settings - perfect for consistent conditions
Digital Crown Control
Quickly adjust aperture and shutter speed by rotating
Haptic Feedback
Feel confirmation when a shot is logged
Complications
Add to your watch face for instant access
Location Tracking
The Watch app uses your current location for automatic geotagging:
- •GPS coordinates captured automatically
- •Works independently when iPhone isn't nearby (Series 3+)
- •Privacy-focused: location only saved when logging
- •Disable in settings if preferred
Note: GPS may take a moment to acquire in new locations. The app shows GPS status.
Watch-Specific Features
Frame Counter
Large display shows current frame number
Roll Status
See remaining frames at a glance
Quick Notes
Use Scribble or dictation for brief notes
Preset Buttons
Common settings like Sunny 16
Sync & Offline Mode
The Watch app works seamlessly with or without your iPhone:
When iPhone is nearby
- • Instant sync of all data
- • Access to full roll history
- • Create new rolls with all options
When iPhone is away
- • Continue logging to active roll
- • Data saved locally on Watch
- • Syncs automatically when reunited
Tip: Perfect for travel - log shots all day, sync when back at hotel.
Battery & Performance
Optimized for all-day shooting sessions:
- •Minimal battery impact during normal use
- •GPS only active when logging (not continuous)
- •Background refresh keeps data current
- •Works in Power Reserve mode (basic logging only)
Home Screen Widgets
Add 36 Exposures widgets to your iPhone home screen for instant access:
Small Widget
Current roll status and frame count
Tap to open active roll
Medium Widget
Roll details with visual progress bar
Shows film stock, ISO, and remaining frames
Large Widget
Multiple rolls overview
Quick access to all active rolls
Setup: Long press home screen → + button → Search for 36 Exposures → Choose widget size
Watch Complications
Add complications to your watch face for one-tap access:
Modular Complications
- • Large: Full roll details
- • Small: Frame counter
- • Graphic: Visual progress
Infograph Complications
- • Corner: Quick launch icon
- • Circular: Frame count ring
- • Rectangular: Roll summary
Live Updates: Complications update in real-time as you log shots
Pro Tips for Street Photography
- •Configure multiple complications for different data at a glance
- •Use Theater Mode to keep screen dark until needed
- •Enable Water Lock when shooting in rain
- •Customize haptic strength for feedback in noisy environments
- •Use Siri shortcuts: "Hey Siri, log a shot" or "Hey Siri, check my film"
Widget Quick Actions
Perform common actions directly from widgets:
- •Tap widget: Opens the app to active roll
- •Widget buttons: Quick shot logging (large widget)
- •Long press: Widget configuration options
- •Stack widgets: Combine with other photo apps