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Series 3 Watch for Swimming - always on?

Can it stay "always on" when in swim mode? I've read a review that since your arm is not raised it goes to sleep. I want to be able to glance and see the time without breaking stride. I'm looking at buying the series 3.

Posted on Aug 23, 2020 5:20 AM

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Posted on Aug 23, 2020 7:28 PM

Hello pegfromrochester,


Welcome to Apple Support Communities. It looks like you're having a question about using the "Always On" feature on Apple Watch.


As of now this feature is only available on Apple Watch Series 5.


"Always On is turned on by default on Apple Watch Series 5. In this mode, the time is always visible, along with your watch face or the most recent active app"


Use the Always On feature with your Apple Watch Series 5


Also, please check out this helpful link:


Swim with your Apple Watch


Thank you for using Apple Support Communities. Have a nice day.


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Aug 23, 2020 7:28 PM in response to pegfromrochester

Hello pegfromrochester,


Welcome to Apple Support Communities. It looks like you're having a question about using the "Always On" feature on Apple Watch.


As of now this feature is only available on Apple Watch Series 5.


"Always On is turned on by default on Apple Watch Series 5. In this mode, the time is always visible, along with your watch face or the most recent active app"


Use the Always On feature with your Apple Watch Series 5


Also, please check out this helpful link:


Swim with your Apple Watch


Thank you for using Apple Support Communities. Have a nice day.


Series 3 Watch for Swimming - always on?

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