Watch Face Complications
Complications are small widgets on your watch face that show GLPea information at a glance. No need to open the app—just look at your wrist.
What GLPea Complications Show
Countdown Complication
Shows time until your next dose:
- Days remaining (when more than 24 hours)
- Hours remaining (on injection day)
- "Due Today" indicator
- Overdue warning if you've missed your window
Protocol Complication
Shows your current medication:
- Medication name
- Current dose
- Compact display for smaller complication spots
Quick Launch Complication
Simple app icon:
- Tap to open GLPea instantly
- Good for smaller complication spots
- Shows GLPea logo
Adding Complications
Method 1: From Watch Face
- Press and hold your watch face
- Tap Edit
- Swipe to the complications page
- Tap a complication spot
- Scroll to find GLPea
- Select the complication type you want
- Press Digital Crown to save
Method 2: From iPhone
- Open Watch app on iPhone
- Tap My Watch → My Faces
- Select your watch face
- Tap Complications
- Choose a spot
- Select GLPea complication
Complication Sizes
Different watch faces offer different complication sizes:
| Size | Best For | Shows |
|---|---|---|
| Circular | Small spots | Days countdown or icon |
| Rectangular | Medium spots | Full countdown + medication |
| Corner | Corner positions | Compact countdown |
| Graphic | Large spots | Rich countdown display |
Recommended Watch Faces
Best for GLPea
These faces work great with GLPea complications:
Modular
- Large center complication shows full countdown
- Multiple smaller spots for other apps
Infograph
- Corner complications for countdown
- Center for detailed view
Simple
- Clean look with corner complication
- Great for checking time + GLPea together
California
- Subdial complications work well
- Classic look with modern function
Complication Updates
How Often They Update
- On change: When you log a dose, complication updates
- Periodically: watchOS refreshes complications throughout the day
- On wake: Update when you raise your wrist
Why It Might Show Old Data
- watchOS controls update frequency for battery life
- Opening the full app ensures current data
- Complications prioritize battery over real-time accuracy
Multiple Complications
You can add multiple GLPea complications:
Example setup:
- Large center: Countdown with details
- Corner: Quick launch icon
This gives both information and quick access.
Troubleshooting
Complication Not Available
- Ensure GLPea is installed on Watch
- Check that you're signed in on iPhone
- Restart Watch if recently installed
Complication Shows "---" or Blank
- Open GLPea on Watch
- Wait for data to sync
- Complication should update
- If not, remove and re-add it
Complication Stopped Updating
- Open GLPea on Watch (forces refresh)
- Check Watch-iPhone connection
- Restart Watch
- Remove and re-add complication
Wrong Countdown Displayed
- Verify your protocol is correct in iPhone app
- Make sure last dose was logged correctly
- Open Watch app to force sync
Battery Impact
Complications are designed to be battery-efficient:
- Updates happen at system-determined intervals
- No constant polling or GPS
- Minimal impact on daily battery life
Tips
Quick Access Setup
Put the countdown complication in the easiest-to-see spot. Put quick launch in a secondary position for fast app access.
Injection Day Reminder
The complication changing color (or showing "Due Today") serves as a visual reminder without needing notifications.
Multiple Faces
Create a dedicated watch face with GLPea complication for injection days, and switch to it weekly.