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Using CadenceAI on Apple Watch & Wear OS
CadenceAI reaches beyond your phone: start and control focus sessions from your wrist on Apple Watch or Wear OS, and follow the countdown in the Dynamic Island, Live Activities, and lock screen and home widgets.
You can start a CadenceAI focus session straight from your wrist. The Apple Watch and Wear OS apps let you begin and control a session without touching your phone, while Live Activities, the Dynamic Island, and widgets keep the running timer visible wherever you glance next.
Starting a session from your wrist
The watch companion apps are made for hands-off focus — perfect when your phone is put away to avoid distractions.
- Install CadenceAI on your phone, then add the companion app to your Apple Watch or Wear OS watch the way you install any watch app.
- Open CadenceAI on the watch and choose your session.
- Tap to start — the timer runs on your wrist so you can leave your phone out of reach.
- Use the watch controls to pause or end the session as needed.
Live Activities and the Dynamic Island
On supported iPhones, an active CadenceAI session shows up as a Live Activity on your lock screen and in the Dynamic Island at the top of the display. That means you can glance down and see how much time is left in your current session without unlocking your phone or reopening the app. When the session ends, the Live Activity updates so you know you're done.
Lock screen and home screen widgets
CadenceAI includes both lock screen and home screen widgets. Add a widget to check your timer at a glance or to jump straight into a session. To add one:
- Long-press your home screen or lock screen to enter edit mode.
- Choose add widget and find CadenceAI in the list.
- Pick the widget size or style you want and place it where you'll see it.
Getting the most out of wrist and widget focus
The point of the watch app and widgets is to let you keep your phone at a distance while still tracking your progress. Start the session from your wrist, drop your phone in a drawer, and glance at the Dynamic Island or a widget only when you need a time check. Pairing this with an animated timer theme gives you a satisfying visual to return to. New to the app? The getting started guide covers your first session and the 4-question setup, and if the watch app or a widget isn't behaving, the troubleshooting guide lists common fixes.
Frequently asked questions
Can I start a focus session from my watch?
Yes. CadenceAI has Apple Watch and Wear OS apps that let you start and control a focus session right from your wrist, without picking up your phone.
Does CadenceAI show a Live Activity or Dynamic Island timer?
Yes. On supported iPhones, an active session appears as a Live Activity on the lock screen and in the Dynamic Island, so you can see the countdown at a glance.
Are there home screen and lock screen widgets?
Yes. CadenceAI offers both lock screen and home screen widgets so you can check your timer or jump into a session quickly.
Do I need my phone nearby to use the watch app?
The watch app lets you start and control sessions from your wrist. Keeping your phone nearby ensures your session data stays in sync across your devices.
Focus from your wrist
Download CadenceAI free and add the Apple Watch or Wear OS app, plus widgets and Live Activities, to keep focus a glance away.