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Apple Watch series 9. do you have to push a button to turn on the water resistant feature

I have an Apple Watch series 9. Is it waterproof as it is or does an icon on the watch need to pressed?

Apple Watch Series 9

Posted on Sep 28, 2023 9:30 AM

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Posted on Sep 28, 2023 11:36 AM

Selecting "Water Lock" prevents inadvertent screen taps, while deselecting clears water from the watch speakers.


Read About Apple Watch water resistance to "Learn about water resistance on your Apple Watch and what to do if your device gets wet."


How to use Water Lock and eject water from your Apple Watch explains "Turn on Water Lock to avoid unintended taps on the display when you wear your Apple Watch in water. When you get out, press and hold the Digital Crown to clear water from your watch's speaker."


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Sep 28, 2023 11:36 AM in response to SKamensky

Selecting "Water Lock" prevents inadvertent screen taps, while deselecting clears water from the watch speakers.


Read About Apple Watch water resistance to "Learn about water resistance on your Apple Watch and what to do if your device gets wet."


How to use Water Lock and eject water from your Apple Watch explains "Turn on Water Lock to avoid unintended taps on the display when you wear your Apple Watch in water. When you get out, press and hold the Digital Crown to clear water from your watch's speaker."


Apple Watch series 9. do you have to push a button to turn on the water resistant feature

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