Sunlight is kind of a big deal. We all know it’s essential for photosynthesis, it keeps ecosystems running, helps your body produce vitamin D, and can even improve your mood. Yes, the sun is apparently nature’s own mood booster—although people living in tropical countries might have a few complaints about that theory during peak summer.
Either way, getting enough daylight is important for your health. And if there’s a health metric that can be tracked, you can bet the Apple Watch has already thought of it.
One of the Apple Watch’s lesser-known health features is Time in Daylight. As the name suggests, it tracks how much time you spend outdoors in natural daylight. While it was originally introduced to help monitor children’s eye health, adults can benefit from it too, especially if you spend most of your day indoors.
You can check your Time in Daylight data by opening the Health app on your iPhone, heading to Browse > Other Data > Time in Daylight. The feature automatically logs your outdoor daylight exposure when you’re wearing your Apple Watch, giving you an easy way to keep tabs on a surprisingly important health habit.
Now, if you’re living in India, it probably takes an exceptional level of skill not to get enough sunlight. But if you’re someone who’s chronically indoors, works from home, or simply likes keeping track of every health stat your Apple Watch records, this hidden feature is worth checking out. Sometimes, the smallest features end up being the most useful.
