You can edit the selection of apps that appear in the Dock on your Apple Watch SE using the Watch app on your paired iPhone. The Dock is a convenient way to quickly access recently used apps or a list of your favorite apps. The following steps show you how to edit the apps in the Favorites list within the Dock.
Editing Apps in the Apple Watch Dock Favorites via iPhone
To customize which apps appear in your Apple Watch SE Dock when it's set to display your 'Favorites', follow these steps using your iPhone:
- Open the Watch app on your iPhone. This is the central place for managing your Apple Watch settings and apps.
- Tap the My Watch tab. This tab, usually found at the bottom of the screen, displays settings specific to your connected Apple Watch.
- Tap Dock. This option allows you to configure how the Dock functions and which apps appear in it.
- Make sure that Favorites is selected. The Dock can display either Recents or Favorites. Ensure Favorites is chosen to edit your preferred list of apps.
- Tap Edit. This button, typically in the upper-right corner, allows you to modify the list of apps currently in your Favorites.
- To remove an app from the Favorites list: Tap the red remove button next to the app you wish to delete from the list, then tap Remove when prompted.
- To save your changes to the Favorites list, tap Done. This button is usually found in the upper-right corner after you finish making edits.
Following these steps allows you to curate the list of apps that appear in your Apple Watch SE Dock when you prefer quick access to a specific set of favorite applications.