Apple Watch accessories

Kit out the Watch with cool add-ons that make it look even smarter!

Pad & Quill Roll Up Kit

$50 (about £34)

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If you don’t need heavy duty protection but still want to carry your Apple Watch extras in style, smart pouch could be perfect. It’s made from full-grain leather and has space to store an additional strap and Pad & Quill’s equally elegant Watch charger.

Netatmo Welcome £169 netatmo.com

Though it isn’t a dedicated Watch accessory, Welcome is a camera that sends you alerts when family members – or strangers – enter your home. Keep your eyes peeled for it in the second quarter of the year.

Var CyClip TBC (under $50 – about £34) thecyclip.com

Apple has always pushed the Watch’s active credentials, and the Var CyClip is the perfect way to get out and about with your new timepiece – simply snap it to your bike and fire up your fitness app of choice. It’s due to become available in June and should sell for under $50, say its designers.

X-Doria Defense Edge

$50 (about £34)

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It’s safe to say that if you’re going to use the Watch as a fitness wearable, you’ll need to give it some protection. The X-Doria Defense Edge meets that requirement by providing an aluminium outer shell and rubber inner casing to shield your Watch from bumps and bruises.

Twelve South HiRise for Apple Watch $50 (about £34) twelvesouth.com

The most obvious (and popular) Apple Watch accessory is the nightstand, but few can compare to the Twelve South HiRise when it comes to looks. Simple and practical in design, it charges your Apple Watch while doubling as a display piece to show off your wearable wonder.

Honeywell Lyric $249 (about £168) for a limited time, usually $279 (about £188)

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This smart thermometer is another great way to connect your home life to your Apple Watch. It enables you to adjust your home’s temperature through its Watch app. No more worrying if you left the heating on full blast!