Find places and explore with Apple Watch
Your Apple Watch has a Maps app for exploring your surroundings and getting directions.
Ask Siri. Say something like:
“Where am I?”
“Find coffee near me”
WARNING: For important information about avoiding distractions that could lead to dangerous situations, see Important safety information for Apple Watch.
Search the map
Open the Maps app on your Apple Watch.
Tap Search, then tap Dictation and say what you’re looking for.
Find nearby places
Open the Maps app on your Apple Watch.
Tap Search, then, under Nearby, tap a category such as Food or Shopping.
Tap a result, then turn the Digital Crown to scroll the information.
Tap < in the top-left corner to return to the map.
Note: Nearby suggestions aren’t available in all areas.
See your current location and surroundings
Open the Maps app on your Apple Watch.
Tap Location.
Pan and zoom
Pan the map: Drag with one finger.
Zoom the map in or out: Turn the Digital Crown.
You can also double-tap the map to zoom in on the spot you tap.
Go back to your current location: Tap at the bottom left.
Get info about a landmark or marked location
Tap the location marker on the map.
Turn the Digital Crown to scroll the information.
Tap < in the top-left corner to return to the map.
Tip: To call a location, tap the phone number in the location info. To switch to your iPhone, unlock it, then tap the green bar at the top of the screen.
Drop, move, and remove map pins
Drop a pin: Touch and hold the map where you want the pin to go, wait for the pin to drop, then let go.
Move a pin: Drop a new pin in the new location.
Remove a pin: Tap it to see address information, turn the Digital Crown to scroll, then tap Remove Marker.
Tip: To find the approximate address of any spot on the map, drop a pin on the location, then tap the pin to see address info.
See a contact’s address on the map
Open the Maps app on your Apple Watch.
Tap Search, then tap Contacts.
Turn the Digital Crown to scroll, then tap the address.