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What does the red dot that sometimes appears above the number twelve on the dial mean? Why does it appear and then also go away?

About my new Apple Watch SE. What does the red dot that sometimes appears above the number 12 on the dial mean. Why does it sometimes appear and then other times it disappears?

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Posted on Jun 26, 2023 3:08 PM

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Posted on Jun 26, 2023 5:46 PM

Status icons and symbols on Apple Watch - Apple Support


That is the notification icon. If you see the red dot, you have a notification. You swipe down & then you can read the notification.


I hope this helps!

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Jun 26, 2023 5:46 PM in response to Estelle1033

Estelle1033 wrote:
What does the red dot that sometimes appears above the number 12 on the dial mean. Why does it sometimes appear and then other times it disappears?

The red dot means that you have a notification. It appears and disappears depending upon if you respond to it on your phone, or your watch. Notifications on your Apple Watch provides additional information.


What does the red dot that sometimes appears above the number twelve on the dial mean? Why does it appear and then also go away?

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