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Set up Handwashing on Apple Watch

Your Apple Watch can detect when you start washing and encourage you to keep going for 20 seconds, the time recommended by global health organizations.

Turn on Handwashing

  1. Go to the Settings app on your Apple Watch.

  2. Tap Handwashing, then turn on Handwashing Timer.

When Apple Watch detects that you’ve started washing your hands, it starts a 20-second timer. If you stop washing in less than 20 seconds, you’re encouraged to finish the job.

Note: On an Apple Watch set up for a family member, you can also turn on handwashing reminders. Go to the Settings app on the managed Apple Watch, tap Handwashing, turn on Handwashing Timer, then turn on Handwashing Reminders.

To see a report of your average handwashing times, go to the Health app on your iPhone, tap the Search button, tap Other Data, then tap Handwashing.

See alsoSee time spent in daylight on Apple Watch
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