
In this guide, you will learn all you need to know about the Apple Watch Nightstand Mode. If you were ever wondering what the Nightstand Mode’s functionalities are and what it’s all about, this guide is for you, so keep on reading!
Keeping Nightstand Mode Active

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When you turn on NightstandMode and you connect your watch to a charger, it will display the following information on the Apple Watch charging screen:
- Charging status
- Current time
- Current date
- Any alarms you set
That way, you can wake up at any time in the middle of the night to see the current time and the watch’s charging status. All you need to do to see the time is gently tap on the watch or move it slightly. Shaking or nudging the table it is on often accomplishes this as well. Sometimes, even moving towards the watch can activate its motion sensors and cause the display to turn on.
Enabling and Disabling Nightstand Mode
To enable Nightstand Mode, go to the Settings app on your phone and navigate to General > Nightstand Mode. Then, turn Nightstand Mode on.
To disable Nightstand Mode, open the Settings app once again and navigate to General > Nightstand Mode. Then, turn it off.
Using Apple Watch as a Night Clock

Nightstand Mode makes it easy to use your Apple Watch as a night clock. While Nightstand Mode doesn’t cause an always-on display, the display will turn on by just gently tapping the watch or nudging the table it is on. This will display the time, date, charging status, and alarm information.
You can set an alarm on your watch. If it is in Nightstand Mode, the display will get brighter as the time for the alarm approaches and will wake you up with a unique sound when the time arrives. You can press the side button to turn off the alarm. If you want to snooze the alarm, press the Digital Crown, which snoozes the alarm for nine minutes.
Troubleshooting Nightstand Mode Issues
If Nightstand Mode is not working on your Apple Watch, try the following tips to fix Nightstand Mode issues:
- Restart your Apple Watch.
- Turn Nightstand Mode off and on again.
- Update your watch to the latest version of watchOS.
- Reset your Apple Watch.
I recommend getting a charger that can hold your Apple Watch horizontally, since the Nightstand Mode display is horizontal.
Apple Watch Battery and Charging Habits
You can definitely charge your Apple Watch overnight. It won’t affect your Apple Watch’s battery lifespan. When the battery is full, the watch will stop charging (only a trickle charge may remain to ensure it doesn’t lose power). Apple designed the watch for overnight charging, as evident from the Nightstand Mode, so it won’t damage your watch.
Conclusion
We hope you enjoyed our Apple Watch Nightstand Mode guide. The Nightstand Mode feature allows you to use your Apple Watch as a bedside alarm clock. It’s a great feature that can help you wake up on time and be more productive.