Apple Watch making sound in sleep mode

For the last few nights my watch makes noise while in sleep mode. It used to be silent and I would have to hold down the crown to look at anything. I did not change any settings. It’s also not on my wrist, it’s charging on my nightstand. It pings when I have unopened notifications which it also never did before. But here I am awake at 2:45am because of the stupid pinging sound! Also my wake up alarm only plays on my watch now. No idea why. It’s never done that before. It doesn’t wake up so that’s been fun.

Apple Watch Series 7, watchOS 9

Posted on Apr 19, 2023 11:50 PM

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Posted on Apr 20, 2023 6:56 AM

If all settings normal but behaviour is irrational there is a progressive hierarchy of  remedies.

Hopefully you will not need to go to the end of the list!

First make sure you are not using VPN or VPN adblockers or security apps on the iPhone. They can wreak havoc and protect nothing.

Start by force restarting the Watch and paired iPhone at the same time:-

Force restart the Watch

i.e. p ess and hold both the side button and Digital Crown for at least 10 seconds, then release both buttons when you see the Apple logo. Then while Watch is restarting,

Force Restart the paired iphone   Force restart iPhone – Apple Support (UK) 


You may also want to make sure the software on the watch and iphone  are both up to date to the same level. Updates are in pairs. eg iOS16.4 and watchOS 9.4 go together

Update your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support and

Update your Apple Watch - Apple Support 


Test it for a while. If it is still misbehaving...

Unpair and set up again

 Unpair and erase your Apple Watch – Apple Support (UK) 

and then set up again - takes about 20 minutes

Set up your Apple Watch – Apple Support (UK) 

If necessary unpair and setup without restoring the backup


If you've completed that troubleshooting and the issue is still not resolved, Contact Support. 

 Click here > Contact - Official Apple Support

or phone numbers  

Click here > Contact Apple for support and service - Apple Support

and or Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple



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Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Apr 20, 2023 6:56 AM in response to Walshcb36

If all settings normal but behaviour is irrational there is a progressive hierarchy of  remedies.

Hopefully you will not need to go to the end of the list!

First make sure you are not using VPN or VPN adblockers or security apps on the iPhone. They can wreak havoc and protect nothing.

Start by force restarting the Watch and paired iPhone at the same time:-

Force restart the Watch

i.e. p ess and hold both the side button and Digital Crown for at least 10 seconds, then release both buttons when you see the Apple logo. Then while Watch is restarting,

Force Restart the paired iphone   Force restart iPhone – Apple Support (UK) 


You may also want to make sure the software on the watch and iphone  are both up to date to the same level. Updates are in pairs. eg iOS16.4 and watchOS 9.4 go together

Update your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support and

Update your Apple Watch - Apple Support 


Test it for a while. If it is still misbehaving...

Unpair and set up again

 Unpair and erase your Apple Watch – Apple Support (UK) 

and then set up again - takes about 20 minutes

Set up your Apple Watch – Apple Support (UK) 

If necessary unpair and setup without restoring the backup


If you've completed that troubleshooting and the issue is still not resolved, Contact Support. 

 Click here > Contact - Official Apple Support

or phone numbers  

Click here > Contact Apple for support and service - Apple Support

and or Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple



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