The Apple Watch is built to be a companion 24×7 no matter what kind of activities you engage in. If you got caught in the rain or used it during a swim, watchOS is designed to fit your requirements. If you do any activity involving water, there are chances of water entering the device. And this may make the speakers might sound muffed. But fear not, as you don’t need to shake the device nonstop or bury it in rice to take the water out. Apple Watch from Series 2 till Series 5 are all waterproof series and come with a Water Lock feature. It locks the screen to keep the screen from activating while you take a swim or are in the shower. Once you are in a dry environment, you can turn off the Water Lock. Then eject the water out from the device using the built-in system. You can use this feature any time to eject moisture out of your device to ensure the longevity of your Apple Watch. Get into this section for details on how to eject water from Apple Watch.
How to Eject Water from Apple Watch
1. Go to the Control Center on the watchOS. You can swipe up on a watch screen, or when you are in an app, press the bottom edge of the screen, drag up to get to the Control Center.
2. Turn on the Water Lock icon. With this, the icon will turn blue. Do this to turn the water lock on manually before getting involved in activities involving water.
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3. Turn the Digital Crown to unlock the screen when you’re done with the activity and back in a dry environment. Then, continue the process to clear water from the speakers.
Note: Water Lock will turn on automatically when you start a water-based activity like swimming or surfing.
How to Turn Off Water Lock on Apple Watch
While you keep turning the digital crown, you will hear noises from the watch and shows Unlocked. And the screen will show water ejecting icon. Once the process is complete, the screen will display an animation. It indicates that the speakers are clear of water and the process is complete.
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To Conclude
Hope this section was helpful to understand the Apple Watch’s Water Lock feature and How to Eject Water from the Apple Watch. The feature is handy for all those who prefer to have the watch on the wrist at all times. For more amazing tips and tricks for your Apple devices, visit our blog.