Hi Jenny, I've found that the Dark Sky complication doesn't provide any accessible information. I use the complication from the built-in weather app, which shows the current temperature, but not precipitation. You have to go into the app to see precipitation. I hope that helps.
Best, Anna > On Dec 29, 2015, at 9:24 PM, Jenny Wood <[email protected]> wrote: > > Hi Anna, > > Oh my gosh, I am so embarrassed to admit that I am really struggling with > figuring out complications. LOL Maybe it’s just a little complicated for me, > or perhaps I am making it more complicated than it needs to be, but > regardless… <grin> I’m typically pretty decent at figuring this stuff out, > but for some reason, I’m just not getting it. So, I have definitely and > successfully selected my default location in the Weather app on my iPhone, > and weather is listed in “complications” within the Watch app on the phone, > but I can’t seem to figure out how to make it so that I can dial forward and > backward in time to see the progression in temperature. I did finally manage > to somehow get come complications to show on my clock face, don’t ask me how, > but I’m not sure how the watch decided which complications to show. There is > one displaying the temperature, but again, I can’t seem to figure out what I > need to do to make it so I can scroll forward and back. > > Personally, I would love to get Dark Sky setup as a complication on my clock > face, which is supposed to show the temperature and rain percentages > throughout the day I believe, but I can’t seem to get it to show, even though > Dark Sky is listed in my complications on the Watch app. I’m so confused!! > LOL I think I need to find some sort of tutorial on complications. ;-) > > -- > > Jenny Wood > Phone: (972 989-3894 > Email: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> > Facebook/Twitter: KC5GNI > “I’m the kid who has this habit of dreaming, > Sometimes gets me in trouble too. > But the truth is, > I could no more stop dreaming, > Than I could make them all come true.” > — “The Kid” Buddy Mondlock > > > > > >> On Dec 29, 2015, at 2:19 PM, Woody Anna Dresner <[email protected] >> <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: >> >> Hi Jenny, >> >> If you choose the temperature as one of the complications on your watch, you >> can go to your clock face screen and turn the digital crown. The time will >> advance, and complications like the temperature and calendar will update >> with the time. Press the digital crown to have it return to the current time. >> >> I hope that helps. >> >> Best, >> Anna >> >> >> >>> On Dec 29, 2015, at 1:23 PM, Jenny Wood <[email protected] >>> <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: >>> >>> Good day all. Like a few others on the list, I was also fortunate enough >>> to receive an Apple Watch for Christmas. Yeah, I know there will likely be >>> another one out later this spring, but given our run of bad luck with >>> various necessary home repairs and other unexpected expenses, I’m not going >>> to count on our having the funds available if and when that happens. Also, >>> because the thinking is that there will be a new version released early >>> next year, Best Buy had the Apple Watch Sport for sale at $100-off. So >>> between the watch and Apple Care, we only (laughs at the word “only”), paid >>> around $300. the savings was actually a big help to us right now. >>> >>> Anyway, so far, I am in love! Understand, I went into this knowing that >>> the Apple Watch is not intended to be a replacement for my iPhone, but >>> rather, an extension for quicker and easier access to certain functions. I >>> have to admit, I am an iPhone addict, and I know it. :-) I am totally >>> thrilled about any device that will reduce the sheer number of times I have >>> to pull out my phone throughout the day, and so far, the Apple Watch has >>> fulfilled that wish. Although, it’s taking some time to simply “retrain” >>> my hands and brain to just leave the phone in my pocket, or even in a >>> different part of the house, because I don’t *need* it with me all the >>> time anymore. I do want it close at hand, but not necessarily “in” my hand >>> 24x7. So, I am writing this for those (like me), who may be looking for >>> feedback on the Apple Watch before they buy one for themselves. >>> >>> Here are a few handy uses I have found for my own watch just in the first >>> few days of owning one. First, I absolutely *love* that any notifications >>> sent to my phone automatically get sent to my watch when I am not currently >>> using the phone. This means that any “breaking news” alerts from CNN, NBC, >>> WFAA, or whatever other news stations I follow pop up on the watch, so >>> that I don’t feel compelled to stop what I am doing and pull my phone out >>> every time I hear it go “ding.” <grin> I feel much less conspicuous >>> “glancing” at my watch real quick to check the notification rather than >>> wedging the phone out of my back pocket. It literally, takes me a fraction >>> of the time to check alerts now. This also includes weather and lightning >>> alerts. I am very dependent on lightning alerts in my area, and this is >>> about the most effective way of notifying me as I have seen yet. This was >>> especially handy this past Saturday when the EF4 tornado came ripping right >>> by us. My watch was blowing up with alerts, and I was thankful for it. >>> >>> Quick and easy access to messages, Email and twitter. I have used the >>> messages function a *lot* already! I don’t typically use the pre-written >>> responses, but I like knowing they are there just in case. I use the >>> dictation feature instead, which for whatever reason, seems to be about 75% >>> more reliable at translating my audio to text than my phone. I haven’t >>> played with either Email or twitter much yet, but I have explored them just >>> a bit. I’m not sure if there is a way to view mailboxes separately or not, >>> because on the two or three occasions I have looked at it, it was >>> displaying mail from all mailboxes in one. This isn’t a big deal of >>> course, just one of those “it would be nice” things. As far as twitter, I >>> am using Twitterific, and I haven’t quite figured out how to see my normal >>> twitter feed, assuming there is a way. It only showed me my latest direct >>> message. I think I just need to play with it some more though. >>> >>> Of course, viewing my various weather apps such as Dark Sky, is very cool. >>> I religiously use the timer and alarms, and I have used it for making and >>> receiving quick phone calls on the fly. Tracking my fitness via the >>> workout and activity apps has been neat, though I would love to learn more >>> about how it detects certain motions so that I can tweak my goals >>> accordingly. For my actual workouts, I prefer to use RunKeeper, which can >>> also be quickly accessed via the watch. It’s nice to just launch it, start >>> it and go when I’m ready. Sometimes it feels as if it takes forever to get >>> things going on the phone. One of the simplest and coolest functions I >>> have played with yet, is the ability to control my music that plays on my >>> phone via the watch. It has been 100% accurate so far on playing whatever >>> artist, album, playlist or song I have requested, and if I want to skip a >>> song or replay the previous one, there is no need to pick up the phone, the >>> watch will take care of it for me when I ask. Speaking of “simple” >>> functions—One of the main reasons I keep my phone with me at all times is >>> because I would lose my head, if it weren’t firmly attached to my neck. >>> So, on those rare occasions I do happen to set my phone down somewhere and >>> can’t find it easily, I can now ping it with just a few taps of the watch! >>> Brilliant! :-) Oh yeah, and have I mentioned how awesome it is to have a >>> “timepiece” on my wrist again? To check the time so quickly and handily is >>> amazing. I have Timebuzz installed, and it’s function of indicating the >>> time by a series of vibrations is spot-on, I just wish I could figure out >>> how to make it more convenient to check the time using this app without >>> having to go through several steps first. >>> >>> I have only had the watch for a few days of course, so I am sure there will >>> be much more fun ahead, once I figure out what I am doing for real. <grin> >>> I know there are still a number of functions or features I am not yet aware >>> of. For instance, someone here said there was a way to cycle the current >>> temperature forward and back using the crown dial on the side of the watch, >>> I would love to know exactly how to do this. It sounds great and very >>> useful! >>> >>> So that’s my own mini-review for now. I hope others are having just as >>> much fun with their watch as I have had so far. And for those more >>> experienced watch users, please feel free to keep sharing your tips and >>> tricks! >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> >>> Jenny Wood >>> Phone: (972 989-3894 >>> Email: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> >>> Facebook/Twitter: KC5GNI >>> “I’m the kid who has this habit of dreaming, >>> Sometimes gets me in trouble too. >>> But the truth is, >>> I could no more stop dreaming, >>> Than I could make them all come true.” >>> — “The Kid” Buddy Mondlock >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>>> On Dec 29, 2015, at 1:40 AM, 'RobH.' via VIPhone <[email protected] >>>> <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: >>>> >>>> That sounded like a typical family christmas of course, so it is ever the >>>> next day or so before you get the p&q to really get on >>>> with it. >>>> ----- Original Message ----- >>>> From: "Alan Paganelli" <[email protected] >>>> <mailto:[email protected]>> >>>> To: <[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>> >>>> Sent: Tuesday, December 29, 2015 12:03 AM >>>> Subject: Re: Benefits of Apple Watch >>>> >>>> >>>> I'v been having to much fun just playing with my iWatch sense Christmas. >>>> I haven't even looked at any iWatch apps but I sure would >>>> like to hear about any really useful apps anybody on the list has found >>>> for the iWatch. I'v only had mine sense Christmas morning >>>> and that doesn't count because people kept pestering me. The wife, are >>>> you gunna come and sit down to dinner with the rest of us? >>>> Do you want cheese cake? Do this or do that! LOL! >>>> >>>> >>>> Alan >>>> >>>> Sent from my iPad Air >>>> >>>>> On Dec 28, 2015, at 8:10 AM, Robert Carter <[email protected] >>>>> <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Hi Nancy and list, >>>>> >>>>> I love being able to read and reply to tweets, text messages and email on >>>>> my Apple watch. This is particularly great when I am in >>>>> a situation where taking out my phone is undesirable. >>>>> >>>>> I use my watch to time activities and the alarm function to keep me on >>>>> track. It is a great time keeper. >>>>> >>>>> Just recently, a watch app became available that allows one to get the >>>>> time presented in vibration patterns. This means that one >>>>> can silently check the time without disturbing others with VoiceOver. The >>>>> app is called Timebuz. There is a new app called iReg >>>>> which allows one to make audio recordings using just the watch. >>>>> >>>>> Apple Watch is fully accessible with VoiceOver. >>>>> >>>>> Good luck with your decision. >>>>> >>>>> Robert Carter >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>>> >>>>>> On Dec 28, 2015, at 8:29 AM, Nancy Badger <[email protected] >>>>>> <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> Hello, >>>>>> This afternoon, I am going to have the opportunity to look at Apple >>>>>> watches. I am deciding whether or not to purchase one. What >>>>>> are the benefits? What have you really enjoyed about your Apple Watch? >>>>>> What are the drawbacks? What do you wish you had known >>>>>> before you purchased an Apple Watch? I will need to use voice over so >>>>>> please include excess ability comments. >>>>>> Thanks very much! >>>>>> Nancy >>>>>> >>>>>> Nancy Badger, Ph.D >>>>>> Assistant Vice Chancellor, Student Services >>>>>> UT Chattanooga >>>>>> Sent from my iPhone with dictation software. 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