silent mode keeps turning on

What causes the watch silent mode to turn on seemingly by itself?

Apple Watch Series 6

Posted on Jul 3, 2022 7:04 AM

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Posted on Feb 24, 2026 6:55 PM

Hello, if you've recently used cover to mute after getting a notification or call, and held your palm for three seconds or more, silent mode enables by default.


If you wish to turn this feature off, go to the Watch app>My Watch>Sounds & Haptics>turn off Cover to Mute.


Hope this helps,

Bryce


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Feb 24, 2026 6:55 PM in response to BernieA

Hello, if you've recently used cover to mute after getting a notification or call, and held your palm for three seconds or more, silent mode enables by default.


If you wish to turn this feature off, go to the Watch app>My Watch>Sounds & Haptics>turn off Cover to Mute.


Hope this helps,

Bryce


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