Before you start
- A supported iPhone and Apple Watch setup
- Sunote installed on the paired devices
- A short thought you want to capture without reaching for your phone
A workflow that stays close to the moment.
Capture from your wrist
Open Sunote on Apple Watch and start the voice capture when the idea arrives. The Watch flow is designed to keep the first few seconds simple.
Save the recording
Stop and save from the Watch. The companion flow transfers the captured recording to iPhone for processing and note creation.
Continue on iPhone
Return to the iPhone note to review the recording and transcript, edit the note, or choose an optional AI action.
From capture to something you can use.
The useful division is simple: Apple Watch helps you capture before the thought disappears, while iPhone provides the deeper note workflow afterward.
Keep the edges visible.
- The full transcript and note workflow belongs on iPhone rather than the small Watch screen.
- Transfer and processing depend on the paired-device setup and system availability.
- Do not assume that a Watch capture removes the need for consent when another person’s voice is recorded.
Know what stays local and when AI is involved.
Watch capture is part of the local-first note workflow. Optional remote AI remains a separate, explicit choice on iPhone for the selected content.
Read the full privacy policyCheck the current details.
Product behavior and availability can change. These links point to the public sources used for this guide.
- Apple Support - Voice Memos on Apple WatchApple's documentation for Watch recording and device sync.
- Sunote on the App StoreCurrent public listing for Sunote's compatibility and purchase boundaries.
- Sunote privacy policyCurrent public description of local storage and optional remote AI processing.
