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Can the Apple Watch Ultra be used for scuba diving?
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Apple Watch Ultra and its depth sensor are compatible with third-party apps that can serve as a dive computer for recreational scuba diving to 130 feet (40 meters).
Apple Watch Series 2 and later can be used for shallow-water activities like swimming in a pool or ocean, but you shouldn’t use models other than Apple Watch Ultra for diving, water skiing, or other activities involving submersion below shallow depth or high-velocity water.
Does Apple Watch Ultra do Nitrox?
The Apple Watch Ultra will handle nitrox from 22-40 percent, perfect for recreational divers with their nitrox ticket.
How do I use my Apple Watch Ultra underwater?
Open the Settings app on your Apple Watch Ultra, tap Action Button, tap Action, then choose Dive.When you’re ready to begin a dive, press the Action button.
Can the Apple Watch Ultra be used for scuba diving? – Related Questions
Do you have to put Apple Watch Ultra in water mode?
How deep can the Apple Watch Ultra go underwater?
Made for recreational scuba diving down to 40 meters, with all the core features divers need.
Do I have to put my Apple Watch on water mode to swim?
It is recommended by Apple that when Apple Watch is used in or around water that the user activates water lock mode as this prevents accidental water damage to your Watch.
How do I put my Apple Watch on swim mode?
Swim with your Apple Watch
Open the Workout app.
Scroll to Pool Swim or Open Water Swim.
Tap to start the workout or tap the more button.
For Pool Swim, turn the Digital Crown to set the pool length.
Wait for the three-second countdown.
Does Apple Watch need to be in water mode to swim?
No – Apple Watch Series 2 remains equally water resistant regardless of whether or not Water Lock is turned on. Water Lock for Apple Watch Series 2 models prevents accidental screen interactions during exposure to water and also expels any water from the speaker afterwards.
Do I need to turn on water lock before swimming?
Water Lock also turns on automatically when you begin a water-based workout, such as swimming or surfing.
How waterproof is Apple Watch 7?
Apple Watch Series 7 has a water resistance rating of 50 meters under ISO standard 22810:2010. This means that it may be used for shallow-water activities like swimming in a pool or ocean.
Yes the Apple Watch Series 7 is waterproof up to 50 meters.
This means whilst the watch isn’t fully waterproof, it gives you full resistance against water up to this level, which makes it perfect for walking in the rain or pool or sea swims.
Can I swim for 2 hours with my Apple Watch on?
Yes.Newer Apple Watch models are water-resistant up to 50 meters, thanks to their 5 ATM rating. You can even go shallow diving with the watch, provided you remain above this safe limit. Newer Apple Watches include swimming as an option within its Workout app.
Should I avoid showering with my Apple Watch 7?
“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.
Should I wear my Apple Watch to bed?
Wear your watch to bed, and Apple Watch can estimate the time you spent in each sleep stage—REM, Core, and Deep—as well as when you might have woken up. 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.
Better to allow the watch to sit on the battery charger while you’re sleeping. That way it’s 100% when you wake up and ready to go. A certain amount of battery will discharge while you’re wearing it even to sleep. Congrats on our new Apple Watch!