How to Change Your Apple Watch Face for Autumn in 3 Easy Steps 🍂

Looking to give your Apple Watch a cozy seasonal refresh? Whether you want warm autumn colors, minimalist fall aesthetics, or elegant Halloween vibes, changing your Apple Watch face is easier than ever — and only takes a few taps.

In this quick guide, we’ll show you exactly how to update your watch face for autumn in just 3 simple steps, plus share some of the best fall-themed Apple Watch faces to try this season.

Step 1: Wake Your Watch and Press the Current Face

To start, raise your wrist or tap the screen to wake your Apple Watch.

Then, press and hold the current watch face until it shrinks slightly. This opens your Watch Face gallery — a carousel of all your saved faces.

Step 2: Swipe to the “+” Button and Add a New Face

Once you’re in the gallery view, swipe all the way to the right until you see a gray plus sign (“+”). Tap this icon to browse new faces.

You can select from Apple’s built-in styles or custom faces you’ve added through apps like Vellum. If you’ve already downloaded faces from Vellum, they’ll appear here if synced properly.

Pro tip: If you’ve saved a seasonal face to your Photos, you can also choose the Photos face style and select that image directly.

Step 3: Customize and Set Your Autumn Watch Face

Once you’ve selected a new face, tap “Add” to set it as your current face.

From there, you can customize the style, color palette, and complications. For autumn, many people prefer warmer tones like amber, burnt orange, beige, or deep forest green. Or go ultra-minimal with no complications for a cleaner look.

Now you’re officially wearing the season on your wrist.

Bonus: 5 Cozy Autumn Apple Watch Faces to Try 🍁

Here are a few seasonal favorites designed in the Vellum app that pair beautifully with the shift into fall:

• Ginkgo Reverie – fan-shaped golden leaves, soft light, peaceful vibes

• Cedar Ember – smoky woodgrain, glowing amber tones, inspired by Aesop

• Verdant Ritual – mossy greens and natural shadows with a refined finish

• Autumn Plain – soft beige minimalism for a subtle seasonal touch

• Woodland Still – candlelight and calm forest stillness in a single frame

You can explore all of these in the free Vellum app — no subscription required to try them out.

👉 Download Vellum on the App Store

Why Seasonal Watch Faces Matter

Updating your Apple Watch face regularly can keep your device feeling fresh, fun, and aligned with your mood or aesthetic.

Autumn is one of the best times to do this — it’s a season that evokes emotion, calm, and reflection. Whether you’re walking through falling leaves or sipping something warm at your desk, a beautiful fall-themed watch face helps you savor the moment.

Final Thoughts

That’s it — three easy steps to bring the feeling of fall to your wrist.

Now that your Apple Watch face is ready for autumn, consider exploring even more seasonal collections inside Vellum. New drops arrive weekly throughout the season, so there’s always something new to try.

🍂 Cozy season starts now — wear the moment.

Changing Your Apple Watch Face FAQ

How do I change my Apple Watch face?

Wake the watch, press and hold the current face until it shrinks, swipe to the face you want, and tap it. To add a new one, swipe all the way right to the “+” button, pick a face, and tap Add.

How do I add a custom watch face from an app?

With Vellum, tap the face you want in the app and install it. It is added straight to your paired Apple Watch and then appears in your normal face carousel alongside Apple’s own.

Can I change my Apple Watch face from my iPhone?

Yes. Open the Watch app on your iPhone and use the Face Gallery to add a face, then set it as current. You get slightly more customization there than on the watch itself.

How many watch faces can I keep on my Apple Watch?

Enough that most people never hit the ceiling. You can keep a large carousel and swipe between them freely.

How do I delete an Apple Watch face?

Press and hold your current face to enter the carousel, swipe to the face you want to remove, then swipe up on it and confirm.

What are the best autumn Apple Watch faces?

Warm, low-contrast designs work best as the light drops — soft greys, cedar and amber tones, and knit textures. Vellum drops new autumn collections weekly through the season.