How to turn off Apple Watch Ultra 3 display at night without a third-party app?

Is there a way to make my Apple Watch Ultra 3 display switch off when I go to bed as I seem to knock or touch any and get woken up without using a third party app.


i would love for my watch display to be on during the day and totally off while I sleep



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Original Title: Apple 3 Ultra

Posted on Feb 4, 2026 10:42 PM

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Feb 5, 2026 1:58 AM in response to jonf62

Set up a Sleep Schulde in Settings/Focus/Sleep Focus/ and make sure that under Customise Screens -> Options -> "Sleep Screen" and "Show Time" is selected.

If so, your screen will switch off during your Sleep Schedule, the display will dimm and only if you touch the display or turn the Digital Crown, the screen will light up, showing the actual time. Turning the Digital Crown will slowly increase or reduce the brightness.




After your Sleep Focus is automatically or manually disabled, your watch will resume to work normally, until the new Sleep Schedule is activated in the evening.

Track your sleep on Apple Watch and use Sleep on iPhone - Apple Support



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