How to check the UV index on your Wear OS device

Checking the UV index on your Wear OS device is as easy as opening an app. For quicker access, you can also set the index as a complication on many watch faces. You can even add a UV index tile to your watch to simply swipe and check current levels.

• Open the Weather app on your Wear OS smartwatch.
• Grant the Weather app the “Allow all the time” Location permission.
• Scroll down to the UV index listed below the current forecast.

The UV index predicts the ultraviolet radiation levels reaching the earth’s surface on a scale of 1 to 11 plus. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), a UV level of 1 or 2 is considered low risk. On the other hand, a UV level of 8 to 10 is considered very high. Anything greater than 10 is considered extreme. This scale helps people determine how to prepare for outdoor activity in terms of sun protection.

While the best practice is to always wear sun protection, keeping an eye on the UV index can help you determine when outdoor activities may be especially harmful. If the UV index is at a 3 or higher, precautions like sunscreen or a hat are especially important. Avoiding the hours when the sun is at its peak is also a responsible choice.

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