Do I have to use Digital Crown to stop watch after swim?
I'M having trouble stopping the timer on the watch after a swim (with wet hands). Can I stop the timer without first using the Digital Crown to expel water?
Apple Watch Series 2
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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