What's Complications on Apple Watch?

Apple Watch complications are little bits of information from apps that appear on the watch face. Different watch faces, Apple Watch models, and versions of watchOS support various complications, and app developers build their complications based on individual specifications.

Why are they called complications on Apple Watch?

Complications in traditional watches are a lot like the ones on the Apple Watch — they are typically anything that adds information beyond the time. ... They're called complications because they "complicate" the watch and watchmaking process.

What does complications mean on the Apple Watch app?

Complications display information from apps and can be directly added to Watch faces. Some basic examples include the date, weather, and battery life. Adding complications to a Watch face is a convenient way to view the information you're looking for with just a quick glance at your Apple Watch.