locking the apple watch ultra action button

Is there a way to lock the action button while exercising?

I use the torch but when I ride my gloves turn the light on.

I know we can use the lock for the screen and button under the dial, but the action button is still working.

For now I have had to disable the button, but it's just a shame I'm not using it because of this.

Apple Watch Ultra, watchOS 9

Posted on Feb 16, 2023 2:42 PM

Similar questions

Option to lock apple watch screen in workouts, now its gone ? why did apple remove the option to lock the screen in workouts ? Every time i do strength or crossfit training the buttons press from my wrist moving and then it stops the workout or pauses it or Siri comes up. Please bring it back. Its super annoying that the buttons are pressed, when you move your wrists for a push up and it presses the buttons.
1746 3
My Apple Watch Ultra 2 Side button activates emergency services menu while working out. The side button emergency services feature activates when it's depressed while bending my wrist to do weights, or dips while working out. I read an expired post where another person was experiencing similar issues, and the remedy was to wear the watch further up the wrist, or disabling the emergency feature. I found both of these remedies inadequate, b/c I don't want to wear my watch on my forearm, or disable the emergency call feature should I ever need to use it. Is there a way to switch the side button features with the action button, putting it on the opposite side of the watch? This issue can be solved if once the side button emergency call feature is disabled, I now be given the option to select it as a feature on the action button.
3327 3
Apple Watch Ultra "Action" Button During Sleep The "Action" button on the AW Ultra should be able to be used during "Sleep" but it's not at least as of 10/29/22 as you have to hold the button down to wake the watch up. Can we get this added as an option to turn this off if the "Action" button is pressed? I like to use the "Flashlight" as my action and it defeats the purpose at night if your watch is in sleep mode.
1331 3

1 reply

alma1090

Community Specialist

Feb 18, 2023 2:25 PM in response to Rob_2784

Hey there Rob_2784,

We understand you want to prevent your Apple Watch Action button from being activated while working out. We'd be happy to provide information about this.

There is no way to lock the button from being pressed. You can leave feedback about this here:

Product Feedback - Apple

Regards.

This thread has been closed by the system or the community team. You may vote for any posts you find helpful, or search the Community for additional answers.

locking the apple watch ultra action button

Welcome to Apple Support Community

A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple Account.

Learn more Sign up