To change your Apple Watch face, open the Watch app on your iPhone and tap Face Gallery. Scroll to find a face you want, tap it, then tap Add to Watch. The new face will appear on your Apple Watch right away. No settings menus, no complicated steps.

What Is the Apple Watch Face Gallery?

The Face Gallery is a built-in collection of watch faces that comes with every Apple Watch. It lives inside the Watch app on your iPhone and gives you access to dozens of styles — everything from clean analog faces to character options like Mickey Mouse.

Most Apple Watch owners never explore it. In this J's Tech Corner video, I show you exactly where to find it and how to add a new face to your watch in just a few taps. Watch Now.

How to Change Your Apple Watch Face (Step by Step)

Changing your Apple Watch face from the Watch app on your iPhone is the easiest way to browse all your options at once.
Start by opening the Watch app on your iPhone. At the bottom of the screen, tap the Face Gallery tab. Scroll through the available faces until you find one you like. Tap it to see a preview, then tap Add to Watch. Your Apple Watch will update immediately — no restarting or syncing required.

I used Mickey Mouse for my demonstration, but the steps are the same for any face in the gallery. Try a few and see what fits.
Can You Customize Your Apple Watch Face?

After you add a face, you can customize many of them further — adjusting colors, complications (the small data displays around the face), and style. To do this, press firmly on your Apple Watch face, then tap Edit. From there you can swipe through customization options for that particular face.

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J's Tech Corner is a weekly tip series from NorthWoods Wireless — your local cell phone dealer near me and mobile phone accessories store serving Suring WI and Oconto County. We carry connected watches, phones, tablets, and accessories in store.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my Apple Watch face directly on the watch?
Yes — you can also swipe left or right on your watch face to switch between faces you have already added. To add new ones, use the Face Gallery in the Watch app on your iPhone.

How many watch faces does Apple Watch have?
Apple Watch includes dozens of built-in faces across a wide range of styles. The exact number varies by watch model and software version. The Face Gallery in your Watch app shows everything available for your device.

Is there a phone store near me open that carries Apple Watch?
NorthWoods Wireless carries connected watches and is open Monday through Friday 9–5 and Saturday 9–12. We are located at 827 E Main St., Suring WI. We are a Cellcom authorized cell phone dealer serving Oconto County and the surrounding Northwoods Wisconsin area.

Can NorthWoods Wireless help me set up my Apple Watch?
Yes — device setup and education is one of our core services. Stop in and we will walk you through everything your watch can do.
Questions? Stop in or call (920) 590-1110 — we're happy to help.