How to add your own custom band to Apple Watch

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You can add a custom strap to Apple Watch. Photo:  Lewis Hilsenteger/Unbox Therapy
You can add a custom strap to Apple Watch. Photo: Lewis Hilsenteger/Unbox Therapy

Got an shiny new Apple watch but hate the band it came with? You could order a new one from Apple’s website and wait a few months for it to come it. Or if you bought the Apple Watch with the Classic or Modern buckle, there’s a simple way to modify it so you can add any strap you want.

Lewis Hilsenteger at UnBox Therapy published a new video revealing a dead-easy way to add third-party bands to your Apple Watch. The best part is it doesn’t even require a third-party connector, and you don’t have to destroy your current band in the process. All you need is a pentalobe screw driver, an Apple Watch, and your new band of choice.

Watch the full how-to below:

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