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I’ve had theApple WatchUltra since the advent of theApple Watch Ultra 2last year.

However, the Apple Watch Ultra Action button can be used for a variety of features.

Apple Watch Ultra 2 on wrist showing a timer

Don’t have an Apple Watch Ultra?

Scroll down the Clock options toStart Timer, located at the bottom.

Now, your Apple Watch Action button should trigger the selected timer each time you press it.

Open the Shortcuts app on your iPhone and Press the + button in the top right-hand corner. Scroll down to Clock or simply type

Don’t have an Apple Watch Ultra?

Not sure what duration to pick?

Open the Apple Watch app and select the Action Button setting (you’ll need an Apple Watch Ultra paired to your iPhone in order to see this). Tap the Action field and select Shortcut. Press Action Button in the top left to go back a page, then tap the Shortcut field below. Select your Timer Shortcut, which will be called Start Timer unless you’ve renamed it.

Open the Shortcuts app on your iPhone and Press the + button in the top right-hand corner. Scroll down to Clock or simply type