If you have an iPhone, you’ve probably considered buying an Apple Watch—and with good reason. It’s the best smartwatch and best fitness tracker for iPhone owners, and it allows you to make calls, send texts, pay for purchases, and more without reaching for your phone. That said, I’m a firm believer that your Apple Watch is only as good as the accessories that support it.
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The right band can make it comfortable enough to wear all day and night for sleep tracking. A charging stand will remind you to keep it topped up, and a protective case could save you from a shattered screen. To help upgrade your Apple Watch setup, I, along with a few of my WIRED colleagues, tested chargers, bands, cases, and more to find the accessories worth the money. I’d also recommend getting AppleCare, which is the company’s extended warranty plan, given that service pricing for watch repa
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When you buy your Apple Watch, you get to choose a band at checkout. I find textile and metal (stainless steel or titanium) bands to be more comfortable and fashionable than fluoroelastomer bands, which tend to be rigid and can irritate your skin. I love the Nike Sport Loop so much that it’s been my everyday band for six years, and I ended up buying it in two colors: navy blue and black. Made from recycled polyester, Spandex, and nylon, it’s soft, breathable, and easy to hand-wash. The Velcro pu
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The band comes in five colors and three case sizes, which makes it compatible with most versions of the Apple Watch. If you’re shopping for a leather band, Konsu NYC makes a gorgeous strap, too. For more recommendations, check out our Best Apple Watch Bands guide.
The Nomad Stand One Max is a splurge, costing even more than reviewer Simon Hill’s top pick (the Belkin 3-in-1 Qi2 Charging Stand), but its minimalist design is arguably worth the extra spend. It’s compact enough that it doesn’t overcrowd a nightstand, and with the cable tucked away, it looks sleek. It’s also one of our favorites for fast Apple Watch charging, along with Qi2 25-watt charging for iPhones and MagSafe devices. The angled charging pad supports your phone in either portrait or landsc
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