mconley32

Q: Waterproof apple watch

Do I have to do anything before I want to go swimming with my series 2 watch? Lock it?

Apple Watch Series 2

Posted on Sep 25, 2016 9:32 AM

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  • by Jonathan UK,Helpful

    Jonathan UK Jonathan UK Sep 25, 2016 11:07 AM in response to mconley32
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    Sep 25, 2016 11:07 AM in response to mconley32

    Hi

     

    Swimming workouts

     

    Starting a swimming workout in the Workout app on Apple Watch Series 2 models automatically enables Water Lock, which locks the screen to prevent accidental interactions during your workout.

     

    To finish your workout and expel any water:

     

    • Press the Digital Crown and the side button at the same time (which pauses the workout).
    • Turn the Digital Crown, which unlocks the screen and clears any water from inside the watch's speaker (it may make a sound).
    • Swipe right and tap on End.

     

    Other swimming

     

    If you plan to get your Apple Watch Series 2 wet under other circumstances than when tracking a swimming workout - such as during general wear in a pool - you can manually lock the screen first and then clear water from the speaker afterwards:

     

    • Swipe up from the bottom of the watch face to open Control Center > tap on Water Lock to lock the screen.
    • When finished: turn the Digital Crown to unlock the screen and to clear water from the speaker.
    • The lock can also be enabled and immediately unlocked after unexpected water exposure to expel any water.

     

    After swimming, be sure to clean your Apple Watch Series 2 by gently rinsing it with warm tap water. The watch and band should be dried using a nonabrasive, lint-free cloth.

     

    Leather and stainless steel bands (Milanese Loop and Link Bracelet) are not water resistant, so should not be worn when swimming.

     

    More information:

    Work out with your Apple Watch - Apple Support

    About Apple Watch water resistance - Apple Support

    https://help.apple.com/watch/#/apd707b42a5e

  • by Jonathan UK,

    Jonathan UK Jonathan UK Sep 25, 2016 9:52 AM in response to mconley32
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    Sep 25, 2016 9:52 AM in response to mconley32

    mconley32 wrote:

     

    Waterproof apple watch

     

    Note that Apple Watch Series 2 is water resistant, not "waterproof".

     

    Apple advises that the watch:

     

    • May be used for shallow-water activities (eg swimming in a pool or ocean).
    • Should not be used for activities involving submersion below shallow depth or high-velocity water (including scuba diving or waterskiing).

     

    More information:

    About Apple Watch water resistance - Apple Support