Apple Watch Ultra 2 VERY dim inside and dark enviroments..

Absolutely right if you haven’t already sent in your feedback about the dimming of the Apple Watch Ultra 2 please send in your feedback. Otherwise we’ll get nothing done. This situation needs to be resolved. Keep calling Apple support and complaining.

www.apple.com/feedback please people we all spent over $800 on this watch. Let’s get them to do something about it now.

I contacted Apple about it and was escalated. They, of course, don't acknowledge there is a problem, but all of their tests showed that the watch was fine. When I hold the Series 9 next to my Series 4, the difference is almost laughable. The 4 is way brighter! So, since I have AppleCare, Apple offered to ship me a new watch for no charge. Of course, it's going to have the same issue, but I can play that game forever. I'm looking forward to calling them back when I get the replacement and telling them it has the same problem!

Also, when you file feedback (PLEASE DO!) copy this thread into the notes so they can see all the "Me Too" here.

Only way it gets attention is to show them the proof. As it stands, I see in my feedback notes that there are no other reports of this, which is completely untrue.

Complaining here only does so much.

Apple Watch Feedback Page:

nemass wrote:

I have the same issue & I'm very disappointed after upgrading from a Series 4, where can I complain?

@nemass,

PLEASE follow this link and submit feedback. This is the ONLY way Apple will take notice.

Apple Watch Feedback

Thank you!

nemass wrote:

Thanks for that, I have sent feedback, I find the watch is bordering on useless in a dark environment, but I will give it a week to see if I can work round it, if not I will try to return it for a refund.

Hey, I'm right there with you!

I'm HOPING that with the 17.2 betas, something gets put in to deal with this.

There's still time, and I agree 100% that this watch - the most expensive of all the Apple Watches, needs a fix.

The sad thing to me is that this is by design. I guess if you're a 25 year old programmer it's not an issue, but I've spent more on Apple gear in the last 38 years than a new Tesla. I own, and my family owns dang near every Apple piece of hardware they make, and this is the first time I've truly been let down.

I also collect watches, and I was so stoked to add this to my collection - not knowing I'd be hating it every day once it gets dark.

I haven't even taken it diving or camping yet, and that is where this issue becomes a danger, as opposed to an inconvenience.

I don't give a rat's butt about battery life - I want to READ my watch...

Please all, file feedback ASAP.

Just received, and filled out accordingly, the Apple survey request on the Ultra 2 purchase. I suggest everyone that receives one, elaborate in the comments section of the survey and also mention this thread.

Does anyone have any media contacts? I really think the media would find this quite interesting. It would make for some great headlines! It's clearly a software issue, since some have reported their older watches becoming dimmer after the latest iOS update. So, it would be a simple fix on Apple's part to retain, and not lose, thousands of customers over this.

Don’t hold your breath on that happening soon. They’ve known about this since September and haven’t done anything or even acknowledged there’s a problem. From what I’ve read above possibly by the end of the year? I wasn’t willing to own a watch that’s literally worthless at night in the hope they’ll fix it. And three months without a fix is ridiculous in my opinion.

Fellow enthusiasts, let me introduce you to a nifty trick I’ve dubbed the Quantum Photon Replenishment Maneuver. It’s quite simple:

1. First, set your watch’s action button to flashlight mode.

2. Cup your hand over the watch face to create a ‘mini photon echo chamber.’

3. Briefly engage the flashlight for about half a second, then turn it off. Don’t worry, there’s no risk of overcharging, but ensure the light stays on just long enough to activate the process.

Once you remove your hand, you’ll notice your watch springs into a state of ‘heightened awareness’ with the brightness fully restored. Granted, it’s a fleeting fix, but it should buy you just enough time to navigate those crucial moments in the dark.

That’s the problem. It does not go up. The only thing that makes my watch brighter is go into a well lit area or hold my open phone an inch or two away from it.

Call and open a case with Apple the more resources the better

Creating cases as many as possible will render apple to quickly find a remedy for this.

Turn off always on for a temp fix