It only took eight versions of Apple's smartwatch software to allow Apple Watch owners to set multiple timers on their wrist.. Feature is finally here with the release of watchOS 8, so here's how to time all things (at the same time).
Set multiple timers on Apple Watch
The easiest way to set a timer in watchOS 8 is to use Siri. You can activate Siri by holding the watch to your face and speaking (assuming you have Lift to speak enabled) or by pressing and holding the digital crown until the Siri icon appears. If you have enabled “Hey, Siri”, that will work too.
Just tell Siri to "set a ten minute timer called oven" and a new timer will start labeled "Oven". You do not I have to give Siri a tag to use, but with multiple timers running at the same time, it is highly recommended. Now you can ask Siri again to “set a timer for 35 minutes called feeding gloves” for a timer to be added “feeding mitts” to your list.
If you are not too concerned about labels, you can set the timers directly in the Timer app. Launch the app and then tap on a pre-designated timer or use the Custom button to set your own. When you press “Start”, your timer will start and appear at the top of the screen in the Timer app. Now you can set other timers that will also appear in the list.
There is no way to add a tag to your timers if you follow this route (at least on older Watch models), so any countdown you have set will be labeled as “35 min”. for a timer 35 minutes, for example.
You can tap the pause icon next to a timer to pause it, or swipe left to reveal the “X” red and touch it to remove the timer completely. If you touch a timer, it will take up the entire screen and you can use the digital crown to scroll through the entire list of running timers.
Requires watchOS 8 (and iOS 15) the later
If you have tried the steps above and things are not working as expected, you should check to make sure you have the required software. Multiple timers added in watchOS update 8, which is available to owners of an Apple Watch Series 3 the superior, including Apple Watch SE.
Plus a compatible watch, you will also need an iPhone that can run iOS 15 the later. Any Apple device, from iPhone 6S and later, can install iOS 15, including both generations of iPhone SE.
You will not be able to install watchOS 8 until you have iOS installed 15 the later, so head to Settings> General> Update software on your iPhone to get the latest version, then launch the Watch app on your iPhone and head to General> Software update to update your watch too.
Once everything has been installed, You should be able to retry the steps above to make multiple timers work as intended by Apple.
Do more with your Apple Watch
Despite expecting eight major software revisions for this fairly basic feature, Apple Watch is still one of the best wearable devices on the market. The latest models have always-on displays that allow you to type on a full keyboard directly on your wrist..
Even if you've had your portable device for a while, there are likely some important Apple Watch tips and tricks that you don't know about yet.
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