Apple watch screen has become dim.

Hi

When comparing watches, keep in mind that the display on Apple Watch Series 2 is twice as bright as the display on Apple Watch (1st generation).

If the screen on your watch is dimmer than it should be, the following steps may help:

If you have not yet done so, update your iPhone and Apple Watch to the latest software, starting with your iPhone:

• Update the iOS software on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support
• Update the software on your Apple Watch - Apple Support

Close the Watch app on your iPhone and restart both devices:

• To close the Watch app: double-click the Home button, then swipe up on the app preview.
• Turn both devices off together, then restart your iPhone first:
  • Restart your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support
  • Restart your Apple Watch - Apple Support

Unpair and re-pair your watch:

• The Watch app on your iPhone takes a backup of your watch automatically when unpairing via the app. Choose to Restore from Backup during set up. Most data and settings will be restored, with some exceptions (eg Apple Pay cards, passcode).
• Unpair your Apple Watch and iPhone - Apple Support
• Set up your Apple Watch - Apple Support

If the issue persists, I suggest that you contact Apple Support (mail-in service may be available), make a Genius Bar reservation or visit an Apple Authorised Service Provider to arrange for your watch to be inspected and to establish your available service options, likely timescales and cost:

• Contact - Official Apple Support
• https://twitter.com/applesupport
• http://www.apple.com/retail/geniusbar/
• https://locate.apple.com/

Out-of-warranty repair service prices vary, depending on your Apple Watch model:

Apple Watch Service Pricing - Apple Support

This is a user-based technical support community.

If you would like to discuss the issue with Apple, then contact options include:

• Contact - Official Apple Support
• https://twitter.com/applesupport
• http://www.apple.com/retail/geniusbar/

bmhayes wrote:

Add me to the list of apple watches that have become too dim to use. ..

I'm afraid that there is neither any list nor any benefit to being on one.

As previously advised, contact Apple Support (mail-in service may be available, if required), make a Genius Bar reservation or visit an Apple Authorised Service Provider to arrange for your watch to be inspected and to establish your available service options, likely timescales and any cost:

• US: Apple Watch Service Answer Center - Apple Support
• Elsewhere: Select your country for Apple Watch service and repair information

Same here. This is a problem for an Apple product. If it's a disposable watch we paid too much. They should do the right thing. How about a 'golden rule' application Apple?

I can't get it brighter than this. Just can see the bottom.

Had the same proble, to the point where it's pointless to wear however I know someone who also has the 1st gen and not experiencing the same problems.

Not sure if repairing the watch is going to help but I did restart it with no good result...

Same here. It's to the point where I can barely see the watch display. It happened so gradually over time. It's sad because the screen cost is so high comparatively and I have to throw the watch out basically even though it's functioning perfectly.

Add me to the list of apple watches that have become too dim to use. Just started to happen, had it for two years now. Not a long life for such an expensive device. I'm starting to believe this may have been a build quality or defect issue with the Apple Watch 1 edition. Was hoping to pass this on to my dad for him to enjoy it while I upgrade but if this sort of thing is acceptable for apple than I may look elsewhere for my next watch.

Add me to the list. I noticed it after getting the iPhone X. Thought it might have something to do with that, but it doesn't. I'm going to wait for Watch OS 4.2 and see if that helps. But it is useless daytime outside and barely useful inside with lights on. Battery level is good and not in a power save mode. Doesn't matter if brightness is done on the iphone or watch. It's dim in the center of the screen. 2-3mm from the edge it's normal, but everywhere else is dim and pink.

I am also having the issue of my watch screen being so dim I cannot read it in the daylight. Very disappointing.

Same here my screen is getting so dim it can not be read in the daylight!! Very disappointed :-(

Yup that's what I'm going to do too....Can't justify putting out a couple hundred $$'s in repairs on a 1st Gen. 😠

Apple should be stepping up and taking ownership of this known problem. At the very least repair if not replace....come on Apple 🤓

Same here! I am very disappointed from Apple! Quality is not at the top of apple’s list anymore!