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I can barely see my watch display while outdoors. Is there any settings to resolve that?

How can I improve my watch face display visibility outdoors?

Apple Watch Sport 42mm (1st Gen), iOS 10.3.3

Posted on Aug 4, 2017 6:42 AM

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Posted on Aug 4, 2017 7:03 AM

Hi


Follow the instructions here to adjust the brightness settings on your Apple Watch:


Adjust brightness, text size, sounds, and haptics


Keep in mind that the screen may dim if your Apple Watch experiences above-normal operating temperatures:


Keep Apple Watch within acceptable operating temperatures - Apple Support


If your Apple Watch display has suffered a permanent loss of brightness, then it may require service. 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 it to be inspected and to establish your available service options:


Apple Watch Service Answer Center - Apple Support

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Aug 4, 2017 7:03 AM in response to seaview1

Hi


Follow the instructions here to adjust the brightness settings on your Apple Watch:


Adjust brightness, text size, sounds, and haptics


Keep in mind that the screen may dim if your Apple Watch experiences above-normal operating temperatures:


Keep Apple Watch within acceptable operating temperatures - Apple Support


If your Apple Watch display has suffered a permanent loss of brightness, then it may require service. 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 it to be inspected and to establish your available service options:


Apple Watch Service Answer Center - Apple Support

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Aug 31, 2017 5:16 PM in response to seaview1

I also have this question. I was using the Strava app at night, and when I turned my wrist to look at my status, it started out bright and immediately shifted to a barely visible level of brightness. Very frustrating, and I don't see anything about a setting for this in the manual from Apple.

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I can barely see my watch display while outdoors. Is there any settings to resolve that?

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