78 OS releases, 166 features in database
watchOS watchOS 11
19 Features
| Communication | ||
| Check In | Added in watchOS 10 | |
| NameDrop | Added in watchOS 10 | |
| Health & Fitness | ||
| Crash Detection | Requires Apple Watch Series 8+/Ultra+ | Added in watchOS 9 |
| Double Tap Gesture | Requires Apple Watch Series 9+ or Ultra 2+ | Added in watchOS 10 |
| Fitness+ Integration | Added in watchOS 7 | |
| Medication Tracking | Added in watchOS 9 | |
| Mental Health Tracking | Added in watchOS 10 | |
| Sleep Tracking (native) | Added in watchOS 7 | |
| Vitals App | New in watchOS 11 | |
| Workout Detection | Added in watchOS 5 | |
| Maps & Navigation | ||
| Cycling Directions | Added in watchOS 7 | |
| Offline Maps | Added in watchOS 10 | |
| Topographic Maps | Added in watchOS 10 | |
| Multitasking & Productivity | ||
| Focus Modes | Added in watchOS 8 | |
| Live Activities | New in watchOS 11 | |
| Multiple Timers | New in watchOS 11 | |
| Privacy & Security | ||
| Lockdown Mode | Added in watchOS 10 | |
| System & Continuity | ||
| Shortcuts App | Added in watchOS 7 | |
| UI & Design | ||
| Smart Stack | Added in watchOS 10 | |
Related Take Control Books
 | Take Control of Apple Watch | Customize your Apple Watch, personalize watch faces, and master health, fitness, communications, and core apps—covers all models through Series 11 and watchOS 26. |
 | Take Control of iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 | Discover all the new features and interface changes in iOS 26 and iPadOS 26, including the Liquid Glass interface, new iPad multitasking, and enhanced communication features. |
 | Take Control of Securing Your Apple Devices | Protect your Mac, iPhone, and iPad with privacy settings, FileVault encryption, Lockdown Mode, passkeys, hardware security keys, and Secure Enclave features. |
8 Supported Devices
Devices that can run watchOS 11.
| Device | Released | watchOS |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Watch Series 10 | Sep 2024 | 11 to 26 (still supported) |
| Apple Watch Series 9 | Sep 2023 | 10 to 26 (still supported) |
| Apple Watch Ultra 2 | Sep 2023 | 10 to 26 (still supported) |
| Apple Watch Ultra | Sep 2022 | 9 to 26 |
| Apple Watch Series 8 | Sep 2022 | 9 to 26 |
| Apple Watch SE (2nd generation) | Sep 2022 | 9 to 26 |
| Apple Watch Series 7 | Oct 2021 | 8 to 26 |
| Apple Watch Series 6 | Sep 2020 | 7 to 26 |
Last Model Not Compatible
The newest model in each product line that can’t run watchOS 11—the support cutoff sits just above these.
| Product line | Last incompatible model | Released | Tops out at |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Watch SE | Apple Watch SE (1st generation) | Sep 2020 | watchOS 10 |
| Apple Watch | Apple Watch Series 5 | Sep 2019 | watchOS 10 |