To silence your Apple Watch, you have several effective options:
1. Turn on Silent Mode
- Press the side button on your Apple Watch to open the Control Center.
- Tap the Bell icon to enable Silent Mode. This mutes all sounds but still allows haptic (vibration) notifications.
- You can also enable Silent Mode via the Watch app on your iPhone by going to My Watch > Sounds & Haptics > Silent Mode and turning it on
2. Use Theater Mode
- Open the Control Center by pressing the side button.
- Tap the Theater Mode icon (masks symbol). This activates Silent Mode and also prevents the screen from lighting up when you raise your wrist, keeping the watch quiet and dark.
- Theater Mode disables Walkie-Talkie and Raise to Wake but still allows haptic alerts
3. Enable Do Not Disturb or Focus Mode
- Open Control Center by pressing the side button.
- Tap the Moon icon and select Do Not Disturb or a Focus mode.
- This silences sounds and haptic notifications until you turn it off or the scheduled time ends
4. Cover to Mute
- Enable Cover to Mute in the Settings app under Gestures on your Apple Watch.
- When you receive an alert, cover the watch display with your palm for at least 3 seconds to mute the sound quickly
Additional Notes
- Silent Mode mutes sounds but alarms and timers will still sound while the watch is charging.
- If you want your Apple Watch to vibrate but not sound, Silent Mode is the best option.
- These settings are independent of your iPhone, so you can have your iPhone sound on while the watch is muted
These methods provide flexible ways to silence your Apple Watch depending on your needs, whether temporarily or for longer periods
