Iwatch series 3 water lock

Just wondering do I need to activate water lock feature in my watch if it has waterproof catalyst case (330ft water proof)?

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Posted on Feb 4, 2019 3:52 PM

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Feb 4, 2019 4:00 PM in response to jeni658

Slide up control centre and press the blue water 💧 for Apple Watch 3&4. as the case is for series 1 &2 which doesn’t have a water lock



Do I lose any functionality of the Apple Watch while using the Catalyst Case?

Absolutely not! Our unique screen-less housing allows for unhindered access to the Apple Watch touchscreen and Force Touch features as well as make sure that features including the heart ratesensors, inductive magnetic charge dock, microphone and speaker still work through the case even though they are protected by the case.


Will the heart rate monitor of the Apple Watch still work while using the Catalyst Case?

Yes, your heart rate sensors will continue to work with the same sensitivity


Can I use the Apple Watch underwater while using the Catalyst Case and will the touch screen still function normally?

Yes, you can use it for bathing, surface swimming and shallow snorkelling. However, water pressure can change quickly, such as when you move your arm to begin swimming. Avoid pressing buttons on the device while it is underwater as this can increase the pressure on the case and could allow water to enter into the casing and damage the device


Can I use the touchscreen of my Apple Watch underwater while using the Catalyst Case?

The touchscreen is a capacitive touchscreen just like the iPhone. Capacitive touchscreen displays rely on the electrical properties of the human body to detect when and where on a display the user touches. Since water is also capacitive, it means the screen is fully activated when under water like one giant finger is on top of the whole screen at once. Sometimes water drops on the screen may also confuse where the input is coming from. 

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Iwatch series 3 water lock

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