HT205000: About Apple Watch water resistance

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timlua

Q: before going swimming with my series 2. do i need to turn on the waterlock feature? or is it automatic? and  just have to unlock after swimming

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Posted on Oct 1, 2016 6:28 AM

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Q: before going swimming with my series 2. do i need to turn on the waterlock feature? or is it automatic? and  just have to unl ... more

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  • by Jonathan UK,Solvedanswer

    Jonathan UK Jonathan UK Oct 1, 2016 6:51 AM in response to timlua
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    Oct 1, 2016 6:51 AM in response to timlua

    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 Csound1,

    Csound1 Csound1 Oct 1, 2016 6:32 AM in response to Jonathan UK
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    Oct 1, 2016 6:32 AM in response to Jonathan UK

    Oh, so you have to pump the water out, how quaint.