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How to Set Up Sunset Notifications on Your Wear OS Watch

June 18, 2026 · The Clime Team
How to Set Up Sunset Notifications on Your Wear OS Watch

Receiving sunset notifications on your Wear OS watch can help you plan evening activities, such as walks or photography sessions, by providing timely alerts about the day's sunset time. Here's how you can set this up:

1. Use IFTTT to Receive Sunset Notifications

IFTTT (If This Then That) is a service that allows you to create custom automations between different apps and devices. To receive sunset notifications on your Wear OS watch:

  • Set Up an IFTTT Account: If you haven't already, create an account on IFTTT.

  • Find a Suitable Applet: Search for an applet that sends sunset notifications to your Wear OS watch. For example, there's an applet that sends a notification around sunset with the exact time and current temperature from Weather Underground. (ifttt.com)

  • Connect Your Services: Follow the instructions to connect your IFTTT account with your Wear OS watch and the weather service (e.g., Weather Underground).

  • Activate the Applet: Once connected, activate the applet to start receiving sunset notifications.

2. Use a Watch Face with Sunset Information

Some watch faces display sunset times directly on your Wear OS watch. For instance, the "Sunset Watch Face" by HuskyDEV provides sunset times along with other useful information. (play.google.com)

3. Use a Dedicated App for Sunset Alerts

There are apps designed specifically to provide sunset alerts on Wear OS devices. "Solar Watch for Wear" is one such app that tells you the time until the next sunset. (androidwearcenter.com)

4. Set Up a Calendar Event for Sunset

You can manually add a calendar event for sunset times:

  • Find Sunset Times: Use a reliable source to find the sunset time for your location.

  • Create a Calendar Event: On your phone, create a calendar event at the sunset time.

  • Sync with Your Watch: Ensure your calendar is synced with your Wear OS watch to receive the event notification.

5. Use Voice Commands to Check Sunset Times

You can ask your Wear OS watch directly for the sunset time:

  • Activate Voice Assistant: Say "Hey Google" or press the voice button on your watch.

  • Ask for Sunset Time: Say "What time is sunset today?"

Your watch will provide the sunset time for your location.

Conclusion

By setting up sunset notifications on your Wear OS watch, you can receive timely alerts about the day's sunset time, helping you plan your evening activities effectively. Whether through automation services like IFTTT, specialized watch faces, dedicated apps, calendar events, or voice commands, there are multiple ways to stay informed about sunset times.

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