Nightstand mode

Hi

If Nightstand Mode / Beside Mode is no longer operating as expected, then it may help to follow these steps, which have resolved the same issue for some other users:

On your iPhone, in the Watch app, go to: My Watch (tab) > Passcode > check that Wrist Detection is turned on.

With your iPhone and Apple Watch connected via Bluetooth, check that Bedside Mode / Nightstand Mode has been enabled:

• On your iPhone, in the Watch app, go to: My Watch (tab) > General - enable the mode.
• About Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and cellular on your Apple Watch - Apple Support

If the mode has already been enabled, then turn it off, pause for a few moments and then re-enable it.

Restart (normally) both your iPhone and your Apple Watch, turning both off together, then restarting your iPhone first:

• Restart your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support
• Restart your Apple Watch - Apple Support

When placing your Apple Watch into Bedside / Nightstand Mode:

• Check that your Apple Watch is standing on its side in a fully upright position (at 90 degrees to the surface), with the buttons on top.
• If you are using a third-party accessory such as a charging stand, then it may help to remove your Apple Watch from it and to instead place your Apple Watch directly on the table.
• Check that your Apple Watch is connected to the charger and connected to power.
• Check that you are following Apple's instructions for charging your Apple Watch, including:
  • Using original Apple or MFi-certified charging accessories.
    • If you are already doing so, try using another such cable and/or power adapter.
  • Checking that all wrapping has been removed from all items, including checking carefully on the head of the charging cable.
  • Checking that the charging cable and power adapter are fully inserted into the port and power socket.

• Check your battery and charge your Apple Watch - Apple Support
• If your Apple Watch won't charge or it won't turn on - Apple Support

More information:

Use Nightstand mode on your Apple Watch - Apple Support

As the issue persists, I suggest that you contact Apple Support (remote diagnostics and/or mail-in service may be available, if required), make a Genius Bar reservation or visit an Apple Authorised Service Provider for further assistance:

• Contact - Official Apple Support
• Apple Support (@AppleSupport) | Twitter
• Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple
• https://locate.apple.com/

To be honest, yours is the first I've seen reporting this, so I wouldn't consider it a bug. You can try unpairing your watch from the phone and then pairing it again. See the section in this support document to unpair and repair the watch. If your Apple Watch isn't connected or paired with your iPhone - Apple Support

No, it has not. Nightstand Mode still works on my original Apple Watch. What troubleshooting have you tried? You can start out with powering the watch off/on. A next step would be to go on the Watch app on the phone and turn Nightstand Mode off/on.