How to Use Your Own Photos as Apple Watch Wallpapers

Not sure how to use your photos as Apple Watch wallpapers? No problem! Here’s the pro-tip on how to use and set your own photo as apple watch wallpaper.

Note: You must put the wallpaper photo in the “Photos” app of your iPhone for the process to work.

Step 1

  • Launch the “Photos” app on your iPhone and tap on the “Recents” folder.
  • Now, tap on the image you want to keep as wallpaper on your Apple Watch. 
  • Tap on the “Heart” icon, as seen on your screen’s bottom, to mark it as a “Favorite.”

Note: By default, all your photos are synced from your “Favorite” folder of your phone gallery to your Apple Watch. 

Step 2

  • Launch the Watch application on your iPhone. 
  • Look at the screen’s bottom and tap the “Face Gallery” option.
  • Scroll down and choose “Photos.”
  • Select the “Add” button to add your favorite photos to your Apple Watch face. 

All done! In these 2 simple steps, you’ve changed your apple watch wallpaper into one of your favorite recent photos. In addition, you now don’t have to stick with one generic wallpaper just because you don’t know how to change it. Enjoy your aesthetically appealing apple watch display!