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When I first got my watch, if I raised my wrist, it would show the time. Now, I have to press the button in order to see the time. Why?

Why doesn't my watch automatically display the time when I turn the face towards me? It used to do this.


Posted on Mar 10, 2022 7:58 AM

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Posted on Mar 10, 2022 9:41 AM

Is the Wake On Wrist Raise function turned on?


On the Watch;

Settings > Display & Brightness > Wake on Wrist Raise


M1 Mac mini, macOS 12.2.1; Watch, series 5 GPS/cellular, watchOS 8.4.2; iPad Pro 2nd Gen, iPadOS 15.3.1; iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 15.3.1; TV 4th Gen, tvOS 15.3; HomePods, audioOS 15.3 and Airport Express w/ Airplay 2

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Mar 10, 2022 9:41 AM in response to linda527

Is the Wake On Wrist Raise function turned on?


On the Watch;

Settings > Display & Brightness > Wake on Wrist Raise


M1 Mac mini, macOS 12.2.1; Watch, series 5 GPS/cellular, watchOS 8.4.2; iPad Pro 2nd Gen, iPadOS 15.3.1; iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 15.3.1; TV 4th Gen, tvOS 15.3; HomePods, audioOS 15.3 and Airport Express w/ Airplay 2

When I first got my watch, if I raised my wrist, it would show the time. Now, I have to press the button in order to see the time. Why?

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