GoKawiilThe watchOS 27 public beta is now available for Apple Watch. It gives users an early look at the software update coming to everyone this fall.
watchOS 27 includes one potentially transformative addition: Siri AI on your wrist. Apple also added a dynamic app grid, a one-handed tap gesture, and a more proactive Smart Stack. In addition, the update brings several health and fitness upgrades.
Here’s how to install the beta, which watches can run it, and what you should try first.
How to join the watchOS 27 public beta
Before installing watchOS 27, update your paired iPhone to the iOS 27 public beta. Then follow these steps:
Visit the Apple Beta Software Program website and sign in with your Apple Account. Accept the program terms and enroll your account if you haven’t already. Open the Watch app on your paired iPhone. Tap My Watch > General > Software Update > Beta Updates. Select watchOS 27 Public Beta. Return to Software Update, then tap Download and Install when the beta appears.
Your Apple Watch must have at least a 50% charge. Keep it on its charger and leave the paired iPhone nearby during the update. The iPhone should also remain connected to Wi-Fi.
Think carefully before installing. Unlike an iPhone, an Apple Watch cannot be easily restored to an earlier watchOS release. If the beta causes problems, you must wait for Apple to issue a newer build.
The watchOS 27 compatibility list is much shorter than last year’s. It includes Apple Watch Series 9, Series 10, Series 11, Ultra 2, Ultra 3, and Apple Watch SE 3. You also need an iPhone 11 or newer, or iPhone SE (2nd generation or later), running iOS 27.
Siri AI comes to the watchOS 27 public beta
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