How to use Water Lock and eject water from your Apple Watch - Apple Support (2024)

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How to use Water Lock and eject water from your Apple Watch - Apple Support? ›

With Water Lock turned on, press and hold* the Digital Crown on the side of your Apple Watch until the display says Unlocked. A series of tones plays to clear any water that remains in the speaker, and then you can use your display as usual.

Control Center is now accessed by pressing the Side Button. You can SET the Water Lock there. To release Water Lock if it has already been activated you need to press and hold the Digital Crown.

If it's not visible, scroll down to the bottom of the Control Center and tap "Edit" to customize the icons shown. Make sure Water Lock is included in the list of available icons and add it if necessary. Restart your Apple Watch: Sometimes a simple restart can resolve minor software glitches.

If you forget to turn on Water Lock before going into the water, the water resistance of your Apple Watch doesn't change (just your ability to interact with the screen).

Turn on Water Lock to avoid unintended taps on the display when you wear your Apple Watch in water. When you get out, press and hold the Digital Crown to clear water from your watch's speaker. Here's how. When Water Lock is turned on, your Apple Watch won't respond to touch on its display.

When should you use Water Lock on Apple Watch? We advise anyone swimming or showering to use the Water Lock if they're wearing their Apple Watches.

Manually clear water after swimming

When you start a swimming workout, your Apple Watch Ultra automatically locks the screen with Water Lock to avoid accidental taps.

Is my Apple Watch waterproof? Your Apple Watch is water resistant, but not waterproof. For example, you can wear and use your Apple Watch during activities such as exercise (exposure to sweat is OK), walking in rain, and washing your hands.

Pool Swim: When you start a workout, be sure to accurately set the pool length to help your Apple Watch measure laps and distance. GPS isn't used during a Pool Swim, and water might prevent a heart-rate measurement, but calories, laps, and distance will still be tracked using the built-in accelerometer.

Don't use heat, compressed air, or sprays. Clean and dry your Apple Watch, the band, and your skin after workouts or heavy sweating. After swimming, gently rinse Apple Watch Series 2 and later under lightly running, warm, fresh water. Dry Apple Watch and the band thoroughly afterwards.

How do I get the water lock on my Apple Watch when I shower? ›

And if you have Apple Watch Ultra or later, you can have it turn on Water Lock automatically when it's submerged to a depth of 10cm or lower. When you finish, press and hold* the Digital Crown to unlock the screen and clear any water from your Apple Watch.