How to Fix Your Apple Watch is Not Locking

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Are you having trouble with your Apple Watch not locking? You’re not alone. Many Apple Watch owners have experienced this issue, and there are a few solutions that you can try to get your watch to lock properly.

The first solution is to manually lock your Apple Watch. To do this, you must turn off wrist detection in the Settings app on your Apple Watch by tapping Passcode and then turning off Wrist Detection. Once that is done, you will need to enter your passcode the next time you want to use your Apple Watch. To manually lock it from then on, swipe up on the watch face to reveal the Control Center, tap the lock icon, and then tap the lock icon again if prompted.

Another solution is to use ‘Lock dring Workout’ mode. This mode prevents accidental taps during a workout by swiping right and then tapping Lock on the screen of your Apple Watch. To unlock it afterwards, press the Digital Crown and side button at the same time.

Finally, if you have an Apple Watch Series 5 or later (including Ultra), Always On mode should be turned on by default. This will allow your watch to display time and other glanceable information even when your wrist is down.

Hopefully one of these solutions helps solve your issue with an Apple Watch that won’t lock! If none of these work for you, it may be time to take a look at other potential causes or contact Apple Support for further assistance.

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Unlocking the Benefits of Locking an Apple Watch

If you’re unable to lock your Apple Watch, it’s likely because wrist detection is turned on. Wrist detection allows you to unlock your Apple Watch simply by putting it on, so it must be turned off in order for you to manually lock it. To do this, open the Settings app on your Apple Watch, tap Passcode, then turn off Wrist Detection. You’ll need to enter your passcode the next time you try to use your Apple Watch.

Locking an Apple Watch by Tapping

To lock your Apple Watch by tapping, start by swiping up on the Watch face to reveal the Control Center. Next, tap the lock icon. To unlock it, press the Digital Crown and side button at the same time. You can also lock your Watch screen dring a workout to avoid accidental taps by swiping right, then tapping ‘Lock’.

Why Doesn’t My Apple Watch Automatically Turn Off When I Cover It?

The Apple Watch Series 5 and later models feature an Always On display that allows the watch to continuously show the time and other glanceable information even when your wrist is down. This means that when you put your hand over the watch, it will not turn off as it would on earlier models. Instead, the ambient light sensor will automatically adjust the brightness of the display to make sure that it is still visible.

Locking an Apple Watch From an iPhone

To lock your Apple Watch from your iPhone, open the Watch app on your iPhone and select the My Watch tab. Scroll down and tap Passcode. At the top of the screen, select Turn Passcode On. Enter a four-digit passcode on your Apple Watch. Enter the code again to confirm it. Your passcode is now set up and will be required in order to unlock your Apple Watch.

Enabling Automatic Lock on Apple Watch

To make your Apple Watch lock automatically, first open the Watch app on your iPhone and select the My Watch tab. Then choose Passcode and turn on Wrist Detection. This will automatically lock your Apple Watch when you take it off your wrist and unlock it when you put it back on. You can also turn on “Unlock with iPhone,” which will allow you to unlock your Apple Watch using Face ID or Touch ID on your iPhone.

Conclusion

In conclusion, it is important to note that your Apple Watch will not lock automatically. Instead, you must manually lock it by swiping up on the watch face to reveal the Control Center and tapping the lock icon. Additionally, if you are in a workout, you can swipe right and tap Lock to prevent accidental taps. For Apple Watch Series 5 and later, including the Ultra version, Always On is enabled by default so that glanceable information such as the time is visible even when your wrist is down.