How to Install watchOS 7 Public Beta on Your Apple Watch

Aug. 11, 2020

Earlier today, Applereleased the public beta for watchOS 7. The beta is available to anyone with a compatible Apple Watch to install and try without requiring a developer account with Apple. So, if you’re unable to wait for the stable release later this year, here is how to install watchOS 7 Public Beta on your Apple Watch right now.

The following Apple Watch models are compatible with watchOS 7

Do note that all features may not be available on all models of the Apple Watch.

How to Install watchOS 7 Public Beta

Note:Even though public betas are usually more stable than developer betas, it’s not recommended to install them on your daily driver devices. If you still choose to do so, make sure you create a backup of your Apple Watch before attempting to install beta software. We are showing you the process using an Apple Watch Series 5.

Note:You will need to update your iPhone to the latest public beta build of iOS 14 in order to install watchOS 7’s Public Beta. Make sure you have done that before proceeding with this guide. If you need help, check out our article onhow to install iOS 14 public beta.

Soon after your Apple Watch restarts, you will receive a notification to download and install the public beta. If you don’t, you can check it manually as well. Just head to the Watch app, and go to ‘General -> Software Update‘.

That’s it, you can now download and install the watchOS 7 Public Beta on your Apple Watch.

watchOS 7 brings a number of useful new features to the Apple Watch includingprivate MAC addresses,sleep detection,handwash detection,customisable control centerand more. To learn more you should check out our article onhidden watchOS 7 featuresas well.