Thresher100

Q: Watch wakes every couple of minutes and chimes

Last night, my watch started chiming every couple of minutes.

 

It was on its charger, showed that it was charging, and 100% power. No reminders are set.  I tried rebooting it.  It has the latest OS on it.

 

Initially, it would wake to the Nightstand Mode, switch to the watch face, turn off, and ding.  I turned off Nightstand mode, but it would still wake up, but this time directly to the watch face, turn off, and ding.

 

It got so annoying, I had to put it in another room so I could get to sleep.

 

Any ideas?

Posted on Jul 21, 2016 5:54 AM

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  • by Jonathan UK,

    Jonathan UK Jonathan UK Jul 21, 2016 5:55 AM in response to Thresher100
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    Jul 21, 2016 5:55 AM in response to Thresher100

    Hi

     

    It may help to unpair and re-pair your watch.

     

    The Watch app on your iPhone takes a backup of your watch when unpairing via the app. Choose to Restore from Backup when offered the option during set up. Most data and settings will be restored, with some exceptions (eg Apple Pay cards, passcode).

     

    Unpair your Apple Watch and iPhone - Apple Support

    Set up your Apple Watch - Apple Support

  • by Jonathan UK,

    Jonathan UK Jonathan UK Jul 21, 2016 6:01 AM in response to Thresher100
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    Apple Watch
    Jul 21, 2016 6:01 AM in response to Thresher100

    When charging your watch, check that:

     

    • All plastic wrap has been removed from both ends and both sides of the charging cable (check closely on the head of the charger).

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    • The back of your watch and the head of the charging cable are clean and dry (clean them with a nonabrasive, lint-free cloth).
    • The charging head is properly aligned with the back of the watch, with the concave / curved side touching it fully:
      • Some watch docks, stands, cases or protectors might hinder this.
    • If possible, test by using another genuine Apple Magnetic Charging Cable (for example, by borrowing one from a friend).
    • If you are charging your watch by plugging the cable into mains power:
      • Check that the USB connector on the Apple Magnetic Charging Cable is pushed fully into the USB Power Adapter.
      • Check that the USB Power Adapter is pushed fully into the power outlet.
      • Try using different adapters from the following:
        • The Apple USB Power Adapter that was supplied with the watch, or;
        • An Apple 5W (iPhone) or 12W (iPad) USB Power Adapter, or;
        • An Apple-certified (MFi) third-party 5W USB power adapter.
      • Try using a different power outlet (one that is known to be working properly).
    • If no other suitable power adapters are available, try instead charging by plugging the cable into a USB port.
      • If charging via a USB port on a computer, ensure that you use a USB 2.0 or 3.0 port, the computer remains turned on and awake and the cable is plugged directly into the computer (not into, for example, an external keyboard).

     

    If you identify an issue with a particular component (adapter, cable or watch) or if the issue otherwise persists (after having also tried unpairing and re-pairing your watch), contact Apple Support (mail-in service may be available) or make a Genius Bar reservation with a view to having your product(s) checked (under warranty, if eligible):

     

     

    To check your warranty status (the serial number is on the back of your watch):

     

     

    More information:

    Check your battery and charge your Apple Watch - Apple Support

    Cleaning and wearing Apple Watch - Apple Support

  • by Thresher100,

    Thresher100 Thresher100 Jul 21, 2016 6:49 PM in response to Jonathan UK
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    Jul 21, 2016 6:49 PM in response to Jonathan UK

    Thanks for your suggestion. 

     

    I tried your suggestion, but didn't work.  I un-paired and paired the watch again.  It's showing 100% charged, the charging symbol is showing.  However, it continues to wake up, show the Nightstand mode, then switch to the clock face, then it dings and shuts off.  It works fine in other regards, but this was really annoying.

     

    I've put it on mute, but that only keeps the dinging from being annoying.  It doesn't solve the problem.

     

    Oddly, it only seems to do this when I am in the vicinity of the watch.  I've watched it from across a room for a while and I didn't see it do this.  It's on a nightstand next to me, but not touching the bed or in other ways in contact with me.  Is there some sort of proximity detector that could be waking it up?  I don't know why it would be so regular about waking up when I am near it, but it's not out of the realm of possibility that something I'm doing, I suppose.

  • by ChrisJ4203,

    ChrisJ4203 ChrisJ4203 Jul 21, 2016 6:55 PM in response to Thresher100
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    Jul 21, 2016 6:55 PM in response to Thresher100

    I witnessed this once with my Apple Watch, but I have one of the accessories to insert the charger in and hold it up. I was confused as I expect you are too, and in the end, it came down to making sure the charger face was clean and the back of the watch (charging area) was clean. After I wiped both down with a clean, dry microfiber cloth, it never happened again. I believe the two get a little out of line as they move a little, and this can also explain how your getting near it can change, as the movement of your feet on the floor can possibly jar the watch and charger.

  • by Thresher100,

    Thresher100 Thresher100 Jul 21, 2016 7:22 PM in response to ChrisJ4203
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    Jul 21, 2016 7:22 PM in response to ChrisJ4203

    I have a similar stand for mine.  I'll try laying it flat to see if that changes things.

  • by Jonathan UK,

    Jonathan UK Jonathan UK Jul 22, 2016 12:07 AM in response to Thresher100
    Level 7 (30,763 points)
    Apple Watch
    Jul 22, 2016 12:07 AM in response to Thresher100

    Thresher100 wrote:

     

    I have a similar stand for mine.  I'll try laying it flat to see if that changes things.

     

    Jonathan UK wrote:

     

    When charging your watch, check that:

    ..

    • The charging head is properly aligned with the back of the watch, with the concave / curved side touching it fully:
      • Some watch docks, stands, cases or protectors might hinder this.