How do the Action Button and Digital Crown enhance my run?

Yes. Both give you quick controls without looking at the screen.

Action Button (Apple Watch Ultra)

• Single press: Records a manual lap by default.

• Pause or resume: Press the Action Button and Side Button together.

Customize it:

iPhone app → Activities → Settings → Preferences → Action Button.

Choose what a single press does.

Digital Crown (all models)

• Scroll: Turn the crown to move through your data screens.

• View laps: Scroll up from the main stats screen.

• Pause or resume (non-Ultra): Press the Digital Crown and Side Button together.

  • For best results: hold the crown first, then press the Side Button.