MaaiQue

Q: Screenshots

my watch takes about 20 screenshots a day without me pressing both buttons at the same time. How do I make this go away?!

Posted on Dec 28, 2015 8:48 AM

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  • by Jonathan UK,

    Jonathan UK Jonathan UK Dec 28, 2015 8:55 AM in response to MaaiQue
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    Dec 28, 2015 8:55 AM in response to MaaiQue

    Hi

     

    Screenshots are taken (and added to Photos on your iPhone) when you press and hold the side button on your Apple Watch and then also press and immediately release the Digital Crown.

     

    This may happen by accident when, for example, the buttons are pressed by the back of your hand (when flexing at the wrist) or by your clothing catching on the buttons.

     

    To prevent this from occurring, try:

     

    • Wearing your watch a little higher on your wrist.
    • Wearing your watch band more tightly (exercise may otherwise exert sufficient force to move it from the usual position).
    • Wearing your watch rotated by 180 degrees, so that the Digital Crown and side button are on the other side, where they may be less likely to be activated unintentionally.
    • To adjust the display settings, on your iPhone in the Watch app, go to: My Watch > General > Watch Orientation - change the side for the Digital Crown.

     

    How to change bands over (if you wish to switch your band around if changing the orientation of your watch):

    Change your Apple Watch band - Apple Support