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Showering with Apple Watch Series 8

Am I able to shower with the Apple Watch series 8?

Apple Watch Series 8

Posted on Oct 3, 2022 5:53 PM

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Posted on Oct 3, 2022 7:06 PM

The watch is water resistant but Apple cautions against subjecting the watch to chemicals as they could eat away the water-resistant seals.


M1 Mac mini, macOS 12.6; Watch, series 7 GPS/cellular, watchOS 9; iPad Pro 2nd Gen, iPadOS 15.6; iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 16; TV 4th Gen, tvOS 16; HomePods, audioOS 16 and Airport Express w/ Airplay 2

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Oct 3, 2022 7:06 PM in response to Dylpickle769

The watch is water resistant but Apple cautions against subjecting the watch to chemicals as they could eat away the water-resistant seals.


M1 Mac mini, macOS 12.6; Watch, series 7 GPS/cellular, watchOS 9; iPad Pro 2nd Gen, iPadOS 15.6; iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 16; TV 4th Gen, tvOS 16; HomePods, audioOS 16 and Airport Express w/ Airplay 2

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Showering with Apple Watch Series 8

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