How to Silence your Apple Watch: 4 Less Secret Ways

I love keeping up with calls, messages and other notifications on my Apple Watch. However, there are many times when you need to mute your watch, such as during a meeting or sleeping. There are several different options that can help you mute your Apple Watch.

This article describes all the ways to help you understand how to mute your Apple Watch whenever you need it.

Before we move on, there are a few things you need to know.

• On Apple Watch Silent mode When do not disturb Not the same thing. Silent mode only mutes the sound, so if it is enabled in the settings, the tactile sensation (vibration) will remain on. Do Not Disturb silences the sense of touch and keeps it out of the way.
• Silent mode does not silence Alarm or timer On Apple Watch.

How to put your Apple Watch into silent mode from settings

On Apple Watch

First, let’s see the old-fashioned way to enable silent mode on your Apple Watch. This can be done on your watch or paired iPhone.

Note: The alarm and timer will continue to sound.

1. Open Configuration Tap Sound and touch On Apple Watch.
2. Switch on Silent mode..
   Use the slider to adjust the volume of the ring.

   

3. option: Switch on to vibrate Apple Watch in silent mode Tactile alert..

For iPhone

1. Open clock App.
2. In My watch Tab, tap Sound & haptics.
3. Switch on Silent mode.
   Note: You can also use the slider to adjust the volume of the ring.

Again, if you want your watch to continue to vibrate in response to alerts, switch it on. Tactile Alert..

How to quickly mute incoming Apple Watch alerts from iPhone

In Sound and touch In the iPhone settings, you will see another option called Cover to mute. This is useful for quickly muting your watch whenever you need it.

when Cover to mute When is enabled and the clock rings, you can easily do it Cover with hands for at least 3 seconds Mute the sound.

This is very useful if you forget to put your watch in silent mode during a meeting or event.

Quickly mute your Apple Watch from the Control Center

Here’s an easy way to turn silent mode on your Apple Watch:

1. Swipe up Watch face to access Control center..
2. Tap Bell icon..
   Rotate Red In color, there is a slash on the bell to indicate that silent mode is enabled.
3. Also, in the following cases, the wrist will vibrate. Tactile alert The option is enabled.

   

To turn off tactile alerts, go to Configuration Apple Watch or View app For iPhone → Tap Sound and touch → Switch off Tactile alert..

How to turn on silent mode on your Apple Watch

Silent mode is another handy option for muting your Apple Watch. This feature prevents calls and alerts from ringing or turning on the clock screen. Turn off all alerts except alarms, timers and heart rate notifications.

Follow the steps below to enable silent mode.

1. Swipe up Watch face to access Control center..
2. Tap the crescent shape Unobtrusive icon..
   Rotate Blue In color.
3. Tap the icon again To disable do not disturb.

   

Note: on watchOS 8, Silent mode is connected to the new focus mode of iOS 15. This means that tapping the silent icon in Control Center gives you the option to select a specific focus mode.

You can also set the clock to automatically turn on silent mode during your workout.

How to turn on theater mode on your Apple Watch

When you turn on theater mode, you can set the clock to silent and dim the screen until you tap it or press the digital crown or side button.Also, temporarily disable it Raise your wrist to wake up the screen Add functionality and change the transceiver status to disabled.

1. Swipe up on the watch face and Control center.
2. Tap Theater mode icon, Looks like a pair of masks.
   Rotate Orange In color.

   

3. Tap Icon again Disables theater mode.

Mute your Apple Watch using any of the above methods will not affect Siri. Whenever Siri believes you said “Hey, Siri,” it reacts loudly.To avoid this, turn off the switch A little siri..

Additional Tip: How to Mute Siri on Apple Watch

1. Move to Configuration On Apple Watch.
2. Tap Siri
3. Toggle off Listen to “Hey Siri”

   

Note: To have Siri listen manually Digital crown When talking.

As you can say, there are multiple ways to silence your Apple Watch. This can be a bit confusing. In addition, alarms and timers are unaffected and may sound at unexpected times. If you don’t want to hear any sound, it’s best to turn off your Apple Watch.

Is there anything else I would like to know about using the Apple Watch? Please let us know in the comments below.

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