What is digital crown?

The Digital Crown is is the rotating button on the side of Apple Watch. Press and hold the Digital Crown to use Siri, turn it to scroll or zoom, press it to view the Watch face or Home Screen, and double-press to open the last used app.
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What does it mean turn digital crown to unlock?

To disable the Water Lock and eject water from your Watch, begin by turning the Digital Crown – the rotatable button on the left side of the Apple Watch. The Digital Crown can be rotated in either direction. 2. Continue turning the crown until the screen displays a message telling you that your Apple Watch is unlocked.
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What is digital crown eject water?

How to turn off Water Lock and eject water. Turn the Digital Crown on the side of your Apple Watch until the display says Unlocked. You can rotate the Digital Crown in either direction. A series of tones plays to clear any water that remains in the speaker, and then you can use your display as usual.
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How do I turn off digital crown?

How to Apple Watch turn off digital crown via iPhone?
  1. Open the Watch app on your iPhone.
  2. Scroll down and select Sounds & Haptics.
  3. Scroll down to Crown Haptics, then slide the toggle to the left to disable digital crown haptic feedback.
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What is the use of digital crown in Apple Watch?

The Digital Crown is is the rotating button on the side of Apple Watch. Press and hold the Digital Crown to use Siri, turn it to scroll or zoom, press it to view the Watch face or Home Screen, and double-press to open the last used app.
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How do I get my watch out of water mode?

How to turn off water lock mode
  1. When you spin your watch's digital crown, a circle appears. ...
  2. If charging your watch is unavailable, try force restarting your watch by pressing both the side button and the digital crown at the same time and keep pushing until the Apple logo appears on the screen.
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Can you shower with Apple Watch?

"Showering with Apple Watch Series 2 and newer is ok, but we recommend not exposing Apple Watch to soaps, shampoos, conditioners, lotions, and perfumes as they can negatively affect water seals and acoustic membranes.
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What does the water drop mean on Apple Watch?

So, what does the water drop mean on Apple Watch? It indicates that the Water Lock feature is enabled. Image Source: Apple.com. The Water Lock feature locks the watch when you're swimming or taking a shower, so you don't activate the screen accidentally or get water inside the watch.
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Can I wear my Apple Watch in the pool?

Apple Watch Series 2 and newer can be used for shallow water activities like swimming in a pool or ocean. However, Apple Watch Series 2 and newer shouldn't be used for scuba diving, water skiing, or other activities involving high-velocity water or submersion below shallow depth.
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How do you get rid of water in your iPhone?

1. Assuming you've set up Hey Siri on your iPhone, simply say, "Hey Siri, water eject," and Apple's digital assistant will bring up the Water Eject menu. Tap Begin Water Ejection to proceed.
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How do I get water out of my iPhone?

Tap the Water Eject button, followed by Begin Water Eject. Remember, it's not an official fix and can only do so much but it may well spare you from serious iPhone damage. Also, make sure any precious photos and other data is backed up, otherwise you risk losing them entirely should the iPhone break completely.
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Can you wear Apple Watch SE in shower?

Final Thoughts. Apple Watch, like most water-resistance devices or wearables, can be used while showering. But while they are water-resistant, they are not waterproof.
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Should I wear my Apple Watch to bed?

Wear your watch to bed, and Apple Watch can track your sleep. When you wake up, open the Sleep app to learn how much sleep you got and see your sleep trends over the past 14 days. If your Apple Watch is charged less than 30 percent before you go to bed, you're prompted to charge it.
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Is it OK to sleep with your Apple Watch on?

It is not recommended to wear a watch to bed if it affects your sleep quality and or causes distraction. And since many are concerned about radiations, it is worth noting that Apple Watches emit small amounts of Electromagnetic Frequency (EF), which means that you can wear it at night, but in the short-term.
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Is Apple Watch or fitbit better for swimming?

New Study finds the Apple Watch more accurate than Fitbit when it comes to measuring aquatic exercise. Many studies have been done over the years to establish the accuracy of smartwatches when it comes to measuring heart rate and step count.
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What is sweat lock on Apple Watch?

When you start a swimming workout, your Apple Watch automatically locks the screen with Water Lock to avoid accidental taps. When you're done, turn the Digital Crown to unlock the screen and clear any water from your Apple Watch. You hear sounds and may feel some water on your wrist.
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Can I swim in my Apple Watch 6?

Apple Watch is not waterproof. It is water resistant. You can swim with it on, afterward you should clean it afterward. And you shouldn't shower with Apple Watch since soap can ruin the seals.
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Can the Apple Watch go in saltwater?

The Watch is rated for pool or ocean swimming. It can withstand the salt in the sea just fine. You can rinse it in clean tap water after leaving the ocean. As in, does the salt water damage anything at all?
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Does water lock turn on automatically?

It activates automatically should you start a water-based workout like swimming, but it can also be turned on manually via the Control Center, which you can get to by swiping up on your watch's screen.
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Why is my water lock not turning off?

I would next try restarting the watch and trying again. If that doesn't work then you could try unpairing the Watch from your iPhone in the 'Watch' app and re-pairing the device. Turning off the water lock requires you to spin the Digital crown several times. Try doing that.
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How do you press digital crown on Apple Watch?

Press or rotate the Digital Crown
  1. Press to see the watch face or Home screen.
  2. Double-click to return to the last app.
  3. Press and hold to use Siri.
  4. Turn to zoom, scroll, or adjust what's on the screen.
  5. On Apple Watch Series 2 or later and Apple Watch SE,* turn to unlock the screen during a swimming workout.
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How do you use ECG on Apple Watch?

Take an ECG
  1. Make sure that your Apple Watch is snug and on the wrist that you selected in the Apple Watch app. ...
  2. Open the ECG app on your Apple Watch.
  3. Rest your arms on a table or in your lap.
  4. With the hand opposite your watch, hold your finger on the Digital Crown. ...
  5. Wait. ...
  6. Tap Save to note any symptoms, then tap Done.
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