The Fi App for Apple Watch brings your pet’s insights and location to your wrist, so you’re always connected.
- Requirements for Using the Fi App on Apple Watch
- Apple Watch Connectivity
- Fi App for Apple Watch Features
- How to Install the Fi App on Your Apple Watch
Requirements for Using the Fi App on Apple Watch
Before you install the Fi Apple Watch App, ensure you have all of the following:
- The Fi App installed on your iPhone.
- Confirm that your iPhone is on the latest version of iOS.
- An Apple Watch with watchOS 11 or later installed.
- Additionally, be sure that your Apple Watch can connect to your Wi-Fi network.
Apple Watch Connectivity
The Fi App on your Apple Watch stays connected as long as your watch is online. To keep your watch online and ensure seamless access to your pet’s location and activity, you’ll need one of three connections:
- Your iPhone via Bluetooth: You have your Apple Watch connected via Bluetooth to your phone.
- Wi-Fi: Your Apple Watch is connected directly to your Wi-Fi network.
- Cellular: If you have a GPS + Cellular Apple Watch with an active provider plan and signal.
Please note that you don’t need a cellular plan on your Apple Watch for the Fi App to function as long as you can connect via Wi-Fi or are connected through your iPhone.
However, you will need a cellular plan on your Apple Watch if you plan to take walks without your iPhone. For standalone walks, you will need to activate watch mode before you start a walk for more accurate walk tracking. You can learn more in the Activity Tracking on Apple Watch article.
Fi App for Apple Watch Features
With the Fi App installed, you can now do the following from the Apple Watch:
- View your pet’s real-time location
- Switch between profiles (if you have more than one)
- Monitor their steps, rest, and other behaviours
- Use Lost Mode
- Change your device Light
You can also view your pet's activity on your Apple Watch lock screen if you install a Fi Widget.
For information on how to navigate the Fi App on your watch, check out this article.
If you'd like to learn more about walk tracking and standalone walks on the Apple Watch, click here.
How to Install the Fi App on Your Apple Watch
If the Fi App did not automatically download to your Apple Watch or you need to redownload, follow the steps below:
- First, log in to your Fi App on your iPhone and log in to your Fi Profile.
- Then, open the Watch app on your iPhone.
- Tap the My Watch tab on the bottom bar and scroll to Available Apps.
- Find Fi in the list and tap Install.
- Keep your iPhone and Apple Watch close while the download is in progress.
- Once installed, the Fi App will appear on your Apple Watch home screen.
To launch the Apple Watch App:
- Press the Digital Crown on your Apple Watch.
- The Digital Crown is the button on the side of your Apple Watch.
- Scroll to the Fi App and tap to open.