Apple Watch

Tempo

A metronome you feel instead of hear. Tempo taps the beat on your wrist, so you can keep time without headphones or a clicking speaker.

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What it does

• A light tap on every beat, a stronger tap on the first beat of the bar
• 40 to 240 BPM with the Digital Crown, with the classical tempo name below the number
• Tap tempo: tap TAP along with the music
• 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 3/8, 5/8, 6/8, 7/8 and 10/8
• Keeps going when you lower your wrist
• Runs entirely on the watch: no iPhone app, no account

Common questions

Why do I hear a short chime on the first beat?

The stronger first-beat tap is a system haptic, and Apple Watch plays a short chime with it. For vibration only, turn on Silent Mode in Control Center.

Why is the first beat light at fast tempos?

Above 170 BPM every beat uses the light tap. The stronger pattern is longer and would push the next beat late.

Does it keep playing with my wrist down?

Yes, while Tempo stays open. Pressing the Digital Crown or switching to another app stops the metronome.

Which watches are supported?

Any Apple Watch running watchOS 11 or later.

What data does Tempo collect?

None. Your tempo and time signature are stored on the watch only. See the privacy policy.

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