Is my Apple Watch waterproof?
Your Apple Watch is water-resistant, but not waterproof.* For example, you can wear and use your Apple Watch during exercise (exposure to sweat is OK), in the rain and while washing your hands.
Can I go swimming or wear my Apple Watch in the shower?
Apple Watch Series 1 and Apple Watch (1st generation) are splash and water-resistant, but submerging Apple Watch Series 1 and Apple Watch (1st generation) isn't recommended.
Apple Watch Series 2 or newer Apple Watch devices can be used for shallow water activities, such as swimming in a pool or ocean. However, Apple Watch Series 2 or newer Apple Watch devices shouldn't be worn when scuba diving, water skiing or doing other activities that involve high-velocity water or submersion below shallow depth.
Water-resistance isn't a permanent condition and can diminish over time. Apple Watch can't be rechecked or resealed for water-resistance. The following can affect the water-resistance of your Apple Watch and should be avoided:
- Dropping your Apple Watch or other impact events
- Exposing your Apple Watch to soap or soapy water (for example, while showering or bathing)
- Exposing your Apple Watch to perfumes, solvents, detergents, acids or acidic foods, insect repellent, lotions, sunscreen, oil or hair dye
- Exposing your Apple Watch to high-velocity water (for example, while water skiing)
- Wearing your Apple Watch in a sauna or steam room
Not all Apple Watch bands are suitable for use in water. For example, the stainless steel and leather bands aren't water-resistant and shouldn't be exposed to liquids.
While the above should be avoided, if your Apple Watch accidentally comes in contact with soaps, shampoos, conditioners, lotions, perfumes, solvents, detergent, acids or acidic foods, insect repellent, sunscreen, oil, hair dye or any substance other than water, it should be cleaned with fresh warm water and dried with a lint-free cloth. Chemicals found in these items could negatively affect water seals and acoustic membranes.
What should I do if my Apple Watch gets wet?
If water splashes onto your Apple Watch, wipe it off with a non-abrasive, lint-free cloth. Don't use heat, compressed air or sprays. Clean and dry your Apple Watch, the band and your skin after workouts or heavy sweating. After swimming, gently rinse your Apple Watch Series 2 or newer under warm, lightly running, fresh water. Dry your Apple Watch and the band thoroughly afterwards. Find out more about cleaning your Apple Watch.
If your Apple Watch gets wet and its speaker sounds muffled, follow the steps below. Don't insert anything into the openings — for example, the microphone or speaker ports — and don't shake your Apple Watch to remove water. Allowing your Apple Watch to charge overnight may speed up the evaporation process.
For Apple Watch Series 3 or newer devices, measurements from the barometric altimeter may be less accurate if water gets into the air vent (for example, during swimming). Normal altimeter performance will return after the water has evaporated.
Apple Watch Series 2 or newer Apple Watch devices
When you start a swimming workout, your Apple Watch will automatically lock the screen with Water Lock to avoid accidental taps. After you've finished your workout, turn the Digital Crown to unlock the screen and clear any water from your Apple Watch. You may hear sounds and feel some water on your wrist.
To clear water from your Apple Watch manually, swipe up on the bottom of the watch face to open Control Centre, tap Water Lock, then turn the Digital Crown to unlock the screen and clear water from the speaker.
Apple Watch Series 1 or earlier
Check to see if water is in the microphone or speaker by placing the device, speaker-side down, on a non-abrasive, lint-free cloth to see if any water drips out. Water in the port can degrade speaker or microphone performance until the water has evaporated completely.
* Apple Watch Series 1 and Apple Watch (1st generation) have a water-resistance rating of IPX7 under IEC standard 60529. Apple Watch Series 2 and newer Apple Watch devices have a water-resistance rating of 50 metres under ISO standard 22810:2010. Apple Watch Series 7 is rated IP6X dust resistant. Classic Buckle, Leather Loop, Modern Buckle, Milanese and Link Bracelet Bands aren't water-resistant.