apple watch display turns off when i turn my wrist

So when you use Apple Pay you can turn your wrist and the screen stays on while it is scanned. This also worked with photos. When I went to the gym, I brought up a picture of the bar code and turned my wrist to the screen for check in. since the update, when I turn my wrist the display ends. How do I change this?


Apple Watch Series 4

Posted on Oct 1, 2023 2:40 PM

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Oct 3, 2023 9:10 AM in response to DpdQ

Hello DpdQ,


If you have issues with your Apple Watch display staying on while you move your wrist, check out the following solution: Turn on and wake Apple Watch


Wake the Apple Watch display

By default, you can wake the Apple Watch display in these ways:

* Raise your wrist. Your Apple Watch sleeps again when you lower your wrist.

* Tap the display or press the Digital Crown.

* Turn the Digital Crown upward.

If you don’t want your Apple Watch to wake when you raise your wrist or turn the Digital Crown, open the Settings app  on your Apple Watch, go to Display & Brightness, then turn off Wake on Wrist Raise and Wake On Crown Rotation.

Tip: To temporarily prevent your Apple Watch from waking when you raise your wrist, use theater mode.

If your Apple Watch doesn’t wake when you raise your wrist, make sure you selected the proper wrist and watch orientation. If your Apple Watch doesn’t wake when you tap the display or press or turn the Digital Crown, it may need charging.


If these steps don't help out, which update was installed? Are you having the same issue when using Apple Pay? Help us to get on the same page.


Take care.

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