Apple Watches are becoming more powerful nowadays. With various updates, it offers some exciting features apart from usual features like making/attending calls, sending messages, fitness tracking, and more. One of the interesting features of the Apple Watch is that you can install and use the Uber app to travel from one place to another place. Yes, you can request a ride right from your wrist. Exciting right! Let’s see the procedure to request a ride on the Apple Watch with the help of Uber.
Install Uber on Apple Watch to Request a Ride
How to Install Uber on Apple Watch
Installing the Uber app can be done in two different ways. You can download the app directly on your Apple Watch or from your iPhone.
1: Go to the home screen by pressing the digital crown on your Apple Watch.
2: Open the App Store and tap on the Search bar.
3: Use the scribble or dictation to find the Uber app.
4: Select the Uber app and click the Get button.
5: Double press the side button when prompted to install the Uber app.
6: You have to register for Uber only on your paired iPhone. Make sure to download the app and log in to your Uber account on the paired mobile.
Alternative Way!
- Open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone. Hover to the My Watch tab and scroll down to the Available Apps section.
- Find the Uber app and hit the Install option located next to it.
- Remove the Watch from your charger, and you can find the Uber app in the Apps section.
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How to Use Uber on Apple Watch to Request a Ride
As said earlier, the Uber app on watchOS has certain limitations.
- You can only request a ride from the current location alone. The destination must be communicated to the driver.
- It will use the last Uber model as the default car. For instance, if you have used an UberPool previously, you will be allotted UberPool.
- It doesn’t provide access to features like Split Fare, uberPOOL, Share my ETA, and Contact Driver.
1: Press the Power button on your Apple Watch. It will open the list of apps.
2: Tap All Apps on the bottom and choose the Uber app. Or use Siri to open the Uber app.
3: Uber will find your current location.
4: Tap the Request button once you see the estimated time.
Your ride is booked now. If you want to get more of your ride details, you can get it only on the iPhone. There are certain technical glitches in the Uber app on the Watch. You can use the app on the iPhone anytime. Let us know your thoughts on the above guide in the comment section below.
FAQ
After installing the app, open the Uber app and sign in to your account. If you cannot sign in to the app, you can restart the Apple Watch to sign in.
Whenever you get stuck with the Uber app, you can close the app and open the app again. If it is still not working, you can restart or reset the Apple Watch.
The Uber Eats app is unavailable in the Apple Store to install on the Watch.