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Trouble with timers since WatchOS8

Timers aren't going off until I raise my wrist to check. Tried at 30 secs, 2 min, 3 min & 3:30: only the first works. Another OS8 bug?

Wearing Apple Watch Series 5.

Apple Watch

Posted on Sep 29, 2021 11:41 AM

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Posted on Sep 30, 2021 10:31 AM

Hello, WorstwardHo!


From your post it sounds like you are experiencing an issue with audible alerts when using the timer on your Apple Watch. We’re glad that you reached out to the Apple Support Communities and want to try and help you get this resolved.


Based on your description of the issue, we highly recommend trying each step here: Change the audio and notification settings on your Apple Watch


Also, please be sure to let us know if you are using Silent Mode and or Do Not Disturb.


Keep us posted and take care! 

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Sep 30, 2021 10:31 AM in response to WorstwardHo

Hello, WorstwardHo!


From your post it sounds like you are experiencing an issue with audible alerts when using the timer on your Apple Watch. We’re glad that you reached out to the Apple Support Communities and want to try and help you get this resolved.


Based on your description of the issue, we highly recommend trying each step here: Change the audio and notification settings on your Apple Watch


Also, please be sure to let us know if you are using Silent Mode and or Do Not Disturb.


Keep us posted and take care! 

Trouble with timers since WatchOS8

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