What is the purple dot on Apple Watch?

The purple moon on the screen indicates that the Do Not Disturb function is turned on. If this function is activated, you won't hear any sound when you receive a notification. Your screen won't light up either. You'll still hear your alarm in Do Not Disturb mode.
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What does the color of the dot in the Apple Watch mean?

If you're wondering what the little red dot means at the top of the watch face on an Apple Watch, this is an indicator that you have unread notifications. If you'd like to know how to get rid of it either temporarily or for good, read on.
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What is the orange dot at the top of my Apple Watch?

Answer: A: WatchOS 7 brings a new mic icon that's orange in color. This shows up when your Watch is listening to audio. The mic icon will pop up when you're talking to Siri, recording a voice memo, or when the Apple Watch is using the mic for other features such as handwash detection.
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What is the red spot on Apple Watch?

So, the red dot icon on Apple Watch means you have a new notification that is not yet read, and you can check it or dismiss the red dot by swiping down from the top of the Apple Watch screen.
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What is the blue dot on Apple Watch?

A small blue dot will also be shown next to any Friends on your watch who have sent you an unseen Digital Touch. The blue padlock icon means that your Apple Watch is locked. Tap your watch face to enter the passcode and unlock your watch. The blue Do Not Disturb icon means that you have enabled Do Not Disturb mode.
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What does the Red Dot on Apple Watch Home Screen Mean?



What is the green dot on my Apple Watch?

Answer: A: The "green dot" indicates the Phone App is active according to Status icons and symbols on Apple Watch.
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What is red dot on iPhone?

Question: Q: Red dot on IPHONE

These indicators appear when the microphone and/or camera are being used by an app.
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What is the yellow dot on my Apple Watch?

After setting up FaceTime on your iPhone, you'll see the Walktie-Talkie app appear on your watch. It's a yellow icon that says TALK. Open the Walkie-Talkie app on your Apple Watch. Tap '+" and select the name of the friend you want so send a message to.
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What is the water symbol on Apple Watch?

The water drop icon on your Apple Watch means that the Water Lock feature has been enabled. Water Lock locks your watch's screen so that you can swim or shower without turning it on, or tapping anything inadvertently. Disabling Water Lock is quick and easy, and will even clear any excess water out of your Apple Watch.
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What is the water icon on Apple Watch?

When Water Lock is on, your Apple Watch Series 2 or later doesn't respond to touch on its display. This prevents accidental input while you're in water. When you turn off Water Lock, your watch ejects any water that remains in its speaker.
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Does the orange dot mean someone is listening?

If both are in use, you'll see the green camera dot. So if you use an iPhone and want to know if your phone is listening or watching, glance at the upper-right corner. If you see the small green or orange dot, your microphone or camera is on.
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What is the green dot on my iPhone?

The green light dot on iPhone means an app is using your camera or your camera and microphone simultaneously. When the green dot appears in the top-right corner of your screen — also right above your cellular bars — it's an indication that an app is using your iPhone's camera, or both its camera and microphone.
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Why does Apple Watch glow red?

The new Apple Watch's biggest feature is not, for the most part, visible to anyone who is wearing it. Every so often, in the dark, your wrist might glow red, reflecting a light shining out of the Watch that is measuring your blood. The Watch uses that glow to measure the amount of oxygen in your blood.
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What does Theatre mode do?

Use theater mode on Apple Watch

Theater mode prevents the Apple Watch display from turning on when you raise your wrist, so it stays dark. It also turns on silent mode and makes your Walkie-Talkie status unavailable, but you still receive haptic notifications.
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Can I 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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Can I shower with 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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What does walkie talkie do on Apple Watch?

Walkie-Talkie is a fun, simple way to connect with another user with a compatible Apple Watch. Like using a real walkie-talkie, press a button to talk, and release to listen when you're ready for them to reply.
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What does the camera on the Apple Watch mean?

What does the camera icon on Apple Watch mean? The grey circle with a tiny glimpse of a camera on it is the Camera app, which lets you use the Apple Watch as a remote finder and shutter button for your iPhone.
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Why does my iPhone have a yellow dot?

The yellow dot (or orange dot) in the right corner means your microphone is being used by apps when it appears. The green dot in the same position means your camera is being used by apps when it appears.
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How do I get rid of the red dot on my Apple Watch?

Check Your Notifications

The red dot is an Apple Watch feature that denotes unread notifications. You can get rid of it simply by viewing your notifications. Just swipe down from the top of the watch face to open the Notification Center, and then swipe up again to close it.
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Do you have to wear your Apple Watch tight?

Wearing your Apple Watch with the right fit—not too tight, not too loose, and with room for your skin to breathe—keeps you comfortable and let the sensors do their jobs. You may want to tighten your Apple Watch band for workouts, then loosen it when you're done.
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Why is there an airplane on my Apple Watch?

Airplane Mode has been enabled on your Apple Watch. To disable it: When viewing the time on your watch, swipe up on the display. Under watchOS 3.
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What is nightstand mode for Apple Watch?

The Apple Watch Nightstand mode turns your Apple Watch into a bedside clock. The moment you connect your Apple Watch to a charger, it goes into Nightstand mode, solely highlighting the time, date, and any alarms you have set. It then goes to sleep waiting for you to tap it whenever you need to see what time it is.
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Should green light always be on Apple Watch?

There's no real reason to turn off the green lights as they are used to measure heart rate. However, there can be times when the watch is inadvertently taking measurements. For example, if the watch is not being worn but the green lights are on, then it could be a result of a workout still in progress.
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