To eject water from your Apple Watch, press and hold the Digital Crown until the water ejection process is complete. This clears water from the Apple Watch speakers.
Detailed Steps:
- Ensure Water Lock is Enabled: If water lock isn't already active, turn it on. This feature is designed to prevent accidental screen taps when the watch is wet. To activate it, swipe up from the watch face to open Control Center, and tap the water drop icon.
- Press and Hold the Digital Crown: Once Water Lock is enabled, press and hold the Digital Crown (the round button on the side of the watch).
- Listen for the Tone: You will hear a series of tones playing. These tones vibrate the speaker, forcing the water out.
- Continue Holding: Keep holding the Digital Crown until the watch displays a message indicating that the water ejection process is complete. This typically takes a few seconds.
Why This Works:
The Apple Watch's speakers are designed with a degree of water resistance. However, water can sometimes get trapped in the speaker housing, muffling the sound. The water ejection feature uses specific audio frequencies played through the speaker to vibrate the water out.
Important Considerations:
- This feature is most effective immediately after the watch has been exposed to water.
- The Water Lock feature should be enabled before exposing your Apple Watch to water to prevent accidental screen interactions.
