After developing Sunrise for Android, iOS, and desktop, we’re now welcoming a new member to the Sunrise family. This app fits on your watch and we think it might just change the way you go about your day. Say hello to Sunrise for Apple Watch.

A Match Made in Heaven

When is my next meeting? Where do I need to be in an hour? Do I have time to call Mom today?

These are questions that you might find asking yourself quite often during the day and you’ll grab to the nearest device you have at hand to find out the answer. More often than not though, you’ll check the location of your next meeting a bit too early in the day. When it actually becomes useful to you, you’ll realize you’ve forgotten it.  

The good news is we’re in the same boat. That’s why we set out on a quest to make Sunrise for Apple Watch always relevant to the current time of day. The right information at the right moment.

Here’s how we’re making it work.

The Sunrise App

Our Apple Watch app lets you quickly scroll through events for today and upcoming days. You can tap on events to access more details - like attendee list or location - and force touch to change your RSVP status.

Glance

You can quickly access details for your next event through our Glance by swiping up from the watch face. We’ll show you the details that matter the most at that moment. When it starts, where it is, and who you’re meeting with.

Notifications

No need to take your phone out for these. A gentle tap on your wrist will let you know Sunrise has something for you. From invitation requests to which you can RSVP on the spot to event reminders and confirmations, we keep you up to date on what’s happening in your calendar.  

Want to try this out right now? Just head to the App Store and get the latest version of Sunrise. You’ll then be able to find Sunrise in your Apple Watch app on your iPhone. 

This is just the beginning

We won’t lie, building an app for a brand new device like the Apple Watch was tough. We had to challenge our entire interface to make it fit on such a tiny screen, cropping out text and icons with every design iteration. The toughest part for us though was to make sure you felt at home. Sunrise for your watch had to feel like Sunrise everywhere else.

We did our best and built Sunrise for Apple Watch as an extension of the iOS app on your wrist with all the essentials of your calendar. Now all we’re waiting for is to hear how Sunrise feels to you on your wrist!  

Hand in hand, both apps should help you move through your days effortlessly, leaving us with the dirty job of knowing where you need to be next, who you’re meeting with, or what you have to do.

Sorry though, we won’t be able to call your Mom for you.