Hi, I just got an Apple Watch and I play volleyball 2-4 times a week, mostly indoor right now but beach too. Is there a way I can wear my Apple Watch while playing to not have it get damaged, responses with how to play beach would be especially helpful. Thanks!
iPhone SE, iOS 16
Hey, I play indoor and sand in my Apple Watch Series 5 for a couple years now. Definitely no issues when indoor. When playing sand, I tune on the water lock. Just because when I’m done, the sand could get stuck between buttons, but putting it under running water would clear it and I assume when ejecting water it would remove any excess. No visible scratches or anything were noticed.
Hey, I play indoor and sand in my Apple Watch Series 5 for a couple years now. Definitely no issues when indoor. When playing sand, I tune on the water lock. Just because when I’m done, the sand could get stuck between buttons, but putting it under running water would clear it and I assume when ejecting water it would remove any excess. No visible scratches or anything were noticed.
I put on a screen protector the second I got my watch and I haven’t had any problems playing sports or doing anything else with it. You do need to replace the screen protector after a little while but they are cheap and protect your watch from anything. Highly recommend it!
As long as you rinse off your watch after spending time in the sand it doesn’t stay there for long and does no damage.
Yes, I had thought about that for indoor because it could be covered by socks but in beach sand could easily get in to holes. I was thinking water lock could do that, but with this alternative could it still monitor all of my movement and workout? Also would the water lock work?
The water resistance does not change based on water lock. The Apple Watch has the same water resistance all the time.
All that water lock does is disable the buttons and the screen so you do not accidentally "Butt Dial" someone, or other actions that might be caused by exercise causing buttons to be accidentally pressed or the screen accidentally touched.
I was thinking that it could get sand out of the holes or would that not happen?
It plays a sound to eject water. Not sure what would happen to sand. It might work.
See the 'What should I avoid while wearing my Apple Watch?' section in:
About Apple Watch water resistance - Apple Support
You should avoid dropping Apple Watch or subjecting it to other impacts
If your Apple Watch comes in contact accidentally with soaps, shampoos, conditioners, lotions, perfumes, solvents, detergent, acids or acidic foods, insect repellent, sunscreen, oil, hair dye, or any substance other than water, it should be cleaned with fresh warm water and dried with a lint-free cloth. Chemicals found in these items could negatively affect water seals and acoustic membranes.
I have heard that some people wear their watch on their ankle while riding a bicycle. That might avoid volleyball impacts in your case, but I doubt the watch will still monitor your heart rate accurately.
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