Auto brightness on Apple Watch SE.

Just got a new one today. Seems like someone with low vision would find this feature frustrating. C'mon Apple, no one in Cupertino heard of ADA???


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iPhone 8, iOS 15

Posted on Jul 7, 2022 7:51 PM

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Jul 8, 2022 7:54 AM in response to 12Kimmey

Auto brightness works differently on an apple watch;


"Unlike the ambient light sensors on smartphones,the sensor for the Watch is likely one of Apple's solar cell ambient light sensors, and "this allows for the sensor to be behind the display panel, as opposed to the traditional surface-mounted design seen on the majority of smartphones and tablets.


You can also quickly mute an incoming call by pressing the palm of your hand on the watch display and holding it there for three seconds. You must first turn on the option in the Apple Watch app on iPhone. Tap My Watch, tap Sounds & Haptics, then turn on Cover to Mute.

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Auto brightness on Apple Watch SE.

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