Use shortcuts on Apple Watch Ultra
The Shortcuts app on Apple Watch Ultra lets you trigger tasks with just a tap. With the shortcuts you create on your iPhone, you can quickly get directions home, create a top 25 playlist, and more. You can run shortcuts from the Shortcuts app, trigger a shortcut with the Action button, or add them as complications to your watch face.
Note: Not all shortcuts on iPhone are compatible with Apple Watch Ultra.
Run a shortcut
Open the Shortcuts app on your Apple Watch Ultra.
Tap a shortcut.
Trigger a shortcut with the Action button
On Apple Watch Ultra you can assign a shortcut to the Action button.
Open the Settings app on your Apple Watch Ultra.
Tap Action Button, tap Action, then tap Shortcut.
Tap , tap Shortcut, then select a shortcut.
Note: If you haven’t set up any shortcuts on your iPhone you won’t see the option to assign a shortcut to the Action button.
Add a shortcut complication
Touch and hold the watch face, then tap Edit.
Swipe left to the Complications screen, then tap a complication.
Scroll to Shortcuts, then choose a shortcut.
Add more shortcuts to Apple Watch Ultra
Open the Shortcuts app on your iPhone.
Tap in the top-right corner of a shortcut.
Tap on the shortcut screen, then turn on Show on Apple Watch Ultra.
See the Shortcuts User Guide for information about creating and using shortcuts.