How do you utilize your Apple Watch?

I use it for notifications (text, IG, home monitors, etc) when I don’t want to pull my phone out. I also use it to track my steps for the day. I have used the camera timer function before to take photos, and I can also check to see if we are all in the photo. And I use Apple Pay with it. Those are my main uses.

I have a Samsung rather than an Apple, but I track every workout with it, check my body fat composition (how accurate it is, I'm not sure, but I could at least watch my progress while losing weight); set timers, control Spotify, check text and calls (obviously), check my EKG if I feel palpitations, etc.

I don't really use it for much more than that because I prefer it to mainly be a watch that tracks my activity and lets me know if I have a call or message. And it finds my phone for me if I set it down somewhere. Most important, I can easily see it in the dark in patient rooms!

I'll be watching this thread to see if there is anything I'm missing out on, because mine probably has the android equivalent.

(Disclaimer: I have an SE that has cell service, so not all of this applies to every watch.)

Mostly activity tracking. I like closing those rings! I have my Reminders app as a complication on the home screen so I can quickly see what still needs to be done. I use the Strong app to track workouts at the gym. I also have an app on there that shows me a new Spanish word to learn on the home screen every day. I do sometimes use it to stream Spotify or Audible without having to carry my phone around, but that feature is less reliable than I'd hoped. I like being able to look at notifications without finding my phone first. Oh I can also take calls through it when I don't have my phone nearby.

I'm sure there is a lot more I could be using mine for as well. I use it for:
~ notifications
~ counting steps
~ closing my rings (exercise / stand / KJs used)
~ tracking workouts
~ tracking walking routes
~ weather
~ taking phone calls if my phone is not within reach
~ measuring heart rate - my football team was beaten in the semi final in a very close match, and when my son sent me a text just before the end of the match, to ask how my heart was holding up, I was able to send him a photo of my heart rate at 142 bpm !  

I need to work out how to use it as a camera self-timer, and also as a time for cooking etc.

Thank you! I can't believe that I was too lazy to look up how to do it, when it was so easy! 

Almost never. I love mine and it’s an Apple Watch 9 but I broke my left wrist twice and my arm once and it makes my arms throb. I think a $10 clip on pedometer is in my future. I love my watch, though.

all this and most important - I use it to locate my phone! HAHAHAHAHA. I can't tell you how many times I have to ping the damn phone bc i've left it somewhere in the house!

 
lol...same! I just tried it and it's easy. haha. These things usually are after someone who knows more than we do tells us how to do it. 

I use the chronograph face on mine, so I have several complications visible on mine.
I use mine for weather, heart rate monitor, workouts, activity tracker, and to display my blood sugar.

The most important feature though is to ping my cell phone so I can find it!

I use mine for:

* notifications
* counting steps
* weather
* taking phone calls if my phone is not within reach
* laundry timer (or any other timer needed, I think you can now do more than 1 timer at a time too)
* mine has cellular and I have the fall detection on, so if I should fall down my basement stairs I can get help (I currently live alone, and I'm paranoid)
* Starbucks app, so I just pay with the app on my watch (earn more stars for free stuff if you pay with the app)
* camera timer when needed

I have the Modular face on mine: Messages, date, time, weather, timer, Starbucks, Zero app - all fit on the watch face (I freaking love this!!!!)

I look at my sleep patterns. It’s helped me realize why I feel like shit some days.

It also diagnosed my atrial fibrilation (afib).  I now take meds for that.  

keeping track of steps is also helpful

i can answer the phone on mine

i love mine.  I do wish it was prettier.

Omg, can't believe I forgot about the ping my phone thing. Definitely the best feature of the Apple Watch! lol