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Apple Watch Water Lock

Do I have to turn on water lock to put my Apple Watch series 2 in water

Apple Watch Sport

Posted on May 1, 2020 3:09 PM

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Posted on May 1, 2020 4:56 PM

No.


The water lock prevent random water splashes to your watch face from activating various things, similar to the classic "Butt Dialing" of cell phones in your hip pocket.


It does not add any extra water resistance. It just keeps you from activating features while swimming.


https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT205000

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May 1, 2020 4:56 PM in response to xakarrie

No.


The water lock prevent random water splashes to your watch face from activating various things, similar to the classic "Butt Dialing" of cell phones in your hip pocket.


It does not add any extra water resistance. It just keeps you from activating features while swimming.


https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT205000

Apple Watch Water Lock

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