Locking your Apple Watch helps prevent accidental touches, particularly during activities or when near water. You can apply a screen lock either manually through the Control Center or specifically during a workout session.
Methods to Lock Your Apple Watch Screen
To avoid unintended interactions with your Apple Watch, especially during physical activity or when interacting with water, you can engage a screen lock.
Overview of Locking Methods
Here’s a quick overview of the two primary ways to lock your Apple Watch screen:
| Locking Method | Purpose | How to Activate | How to Unlock |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manual Screen Lock | To temporarily prevent accidental taps. | Via Control Center | (See detailed steps below) |
| Workout Lock | To prevent accidental taps during a workout. | During an active workout session. | Press Digital Crown and side button simultaneously. |
Detailed Steps for Each Locking Method
Each method serves a slightly different purpose and involves specific steps.
1. Manual Screen Lock via Control Center
This method allows you to quickly engage a general screen lock on your Apple Watch, helping to prevent unintended inputs from casual touches.
Steps to activate:
- Swipe up on your Watch face to reveal the Control Center.
- Tap the lock icon. This icon often resembles a padlock or, in some contexts like water activities, a water droplet (Water Lock).
This action helps to temporarily prevent accidental screen input. If your Apple Watch has a passcode set and is removed from your wrist, it will automatically lock, requiring the passcode to unlock it when put back on.
2. Locking Your Watch During a Workout
For active individuals, locking the screen during a workout is crucial to prevent accidental pauses, finishes, or other unintended interactions with your workout metrics, especially in situations where sweat or water might be a factor.
Steps to activate:
- While you are in an active workout session, swipe right on the screen.
- Tap the Lock option.
This will effectively prevent any further screen input for the duration of the lock, ensuring your workout tracking remains undisturbed.
How to Unlock During a Workout
To regain control of your screen and interact with your workout information:
- Press the Digital Crown (the rotating dial on the side) and the side button (the flat button below the Digital Crown) at the same time.
This action will unlock the screen, allowing you to access and manage your workout session again.
