Apple watch series 4 inbuilt speaker stopped working after watchOS update 8.0.1.

gs-US,

Thanks for getting back in touch with us and for reviewing the steps we shared.

We appreciate the time you've spent on this issue already. Have you also unpaired your Apple Watch, then paired it again? If not, we suggest this as a next step since it will install a fresh copy of watchOS. Here's how:

Unpair and erase your Apple Watch

Set up and pair your Apple Watch with iPhone

If this concern isn't resolved after taking the steps above, we recommend that you contact Apple Support directly. Depending on your region, you may be able to reach them here: 

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Have a great day.

Hello gs-US,

Thank you for posting in the Apple Support Communities and for reviewing the related article linked above. We're sorry to see that you're experiencing an issue with your Apple Watch speaker, and we'd like to help.

First, you mentioned that your Apple Watch is updated. Is your paired iPhone also fully up-to-date? We ask because keeping both devices fully updated ensures app and feature compatibility. Fixes are also included with each new update. If an update is available for your iPhone, please be sure to back up your data to iCloud or to a computer.

How to back up your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch

Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

Next, try cleaning your Apple Watch with a lint-free, microfiber cloth.

How to clean your Apple Watch

From there, check to see that Silent Mode isn't on. To do this, swipe up from the bottom of your watch face to open Control Center. Silent Mode is indicated with the bell icon. Check out the section "Mute your Apple Watch" here for a visual guide:

Change the audio and notification settings on your Apple Watch

We hope this information is useful. Kind regards.

Yes. exact same thing happened to me.. so I have a watch now that vibrates but does nothing else as far as sound. If I have my ear buds in I can still hear music etc.. but the speaker its self has nothing.

I have the same issue on a series 4. Speaker stopped working after the 8.0.1 update. I have tried all the above suggestions.

hey,

I have the same issue on a series 4.Speaker stopped working after the 8.0.1 update. I have tried all the above suggestions.