I noticed this behaviour after updating to watchOS 3.0 - the display will not wake while in nightstand mode unless I tap the screen directly. Before updating, it would wake if I so much as nudged the furniture it was on.
I have already reset the watch to factory settings and set it up as a new device (not from backup) and the issue persists.
Has anyone else noticed this issue with their own Watch?
Hi
Given the steps that you have already tried, I suggest that you contact Apple Support or make a Genius Bar reservation for assistance, explaining that the issue appears to have arisen in conjunction with updating to watchOS 3:
If preferred, you may instead wish to submit feedback here (this is typically a one-way process):
Try restarting your Watch. Press and hold both the Digital Crown and the Side Button until the Apple logo appears on the Watch.
My Watch display will wake with the slightest tap on the nightstand it is on as long as the watch is sideways with the Digital Crown on top.
I've noticed this as well. It was something I used very frequently in the past.
Hi
Is watch charging ok on charger is it flat or on its side?
Cheers
Brian
From what I can tell, the nudging feature of Nightstand Mode requires that the "Wake Screen on Wrist Raise" mode be enabled.
I think it is unfortunate that these two features appear to be related to each other. I'd rather Nightstand Mode functionality behaved independently of other settings like this. The user interface does not make it clear that changing the "Wake Screen on Wrist Raise" mode will affect Nightstand Mode.
Also, note that enabling Theater Mode will automatically disable "Wake Screen on Wrist Raise." I use Theater Mode as a quick and convenient way to disable "Wake Screen on Wrist Mode" because it is quickly accessible from the Control Center. I like how it makes my watch a little less conspicuous/distracting and how it helps the battery last longer. But, unfortunately, it has this side effect of also affecting Nightstand Mode, even though they don't appear to be related features on the surface.
Nudging Apple Watch in Nightstand Mode Won't Wake Display
