Waterproof apple watch

Do I have to do anything before I want to go swimming with my series 2 watch? Lock it?

Apple Watch Series 2

Posted on Sep 25, 2016 9:32 AM

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Sep 25, 2016 11:07 AM in response to mconley32

Hi


Swimming workouts


Starting a swimming workout in the Workout app on Apple Watch Series 2 models automatically enables Water Lock, which locks the screen to prevent accidental interactions during your workout.


To finish your workout and expel any water:


  • Press the Digital Crown and the side button at the same time (which pauses the workout).
  • Turn the Digital Crown, which unlocks the screen and clears any water from inside the watch's speaker (it may make a sound).
  • Swipe right and tap on End.


Other swimming


If you plan to get your Apple Watch Series 2 wet under other circumstances than when tracking a swimming workout - such as during general wear in a pool - you can manually lock the screen first and then clear water from the speaker afterwards:


  • Swipe up from the bottom of the watch face to open Control Center > tap on Water Lock to lock the screen.
  • When finished: turn the Digital Crown to unlock the screen and to clear water from the speaker.
  • The lock can also be enabled and immediately unlocked after unexpected water exposure to expel any water.


After swimming, be sure to clean your Apple Watch Series 2 by gently rinsing it with warm tap water. The watch and band should be dried using a nonabrasive, lint-free cloth.


Leather and stainless steel bands (Milanese Loop and Link Bracelet) are not water resistant, so should not be worn when swimming.


More information:

Work out with your Apple Watch - Apple Support

About Apple Watch water resistance - Apple Support

https://help.apple.com/watch/#/apd707b42a5e

Sep 25, 2016 9:52 AM in response to mconley32

mconley32 wrote:


Waterproof apple watch


Note that Apple Watch Series 2 is water resistant, not "waterproof".


Apple advises that the watch:


  • May be used for shallow-water activities (eg swimming in a pool or ocean).
  • Should not be used for activities involving submersion below shallow depth or high-velocity water (including scuba diving or waterskiing).


More information:

About Apple Watch water resistance - Apple Support

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