The Apple Watch’s notifications for calls, messages, and other alerts can be helpful but occasionally bothersome. This is particularly true when your iPhone is set to silent mode, yet the Apple Watch continues to ring with incoming calls. There are various situations, like during a crucial meeting or while you’re asleep, where silence your Apple Watch becomes necessary. In this article, we’ve outlined four straightforward methods to silence your Apple Watch. Additionally, we’ve included a bonus tip on preventing Siri from being unintentionally activated on your device.
How to Enable Silent Mode on Your Apple Watch
When you enable Focus Modes such as Do Not Disturb on your iPhone, they also turn on automatically on your Apple Watch. However, to mute your Apple Watch, you must manually activate Silent Mode. Here’s how:
1.Swipe up from the bottom of the watch face to open the Control Center.
2.Find and tap the Bell icon to enable Silent Mode.
Cover Apple Watch with Your Palm to Silence It
If you want to silence incoming alerts on your Apple Watch, simply place your palm over the display. (Our team member Akshay is quite familiar with this trick.) However, before you can use this feature, you need to activate the Cover to Mute option on your device. Follow these steps to enable it:
- Launch the Settings app on your Apple Watch.
- Find and select the Sound & Haptics settings.
- Next, locate the Cover to Mute option by scrolling down and enable it.
Now, you can effortlessly mute any incoming alert on your Apple Watch by just placing your palm over it. This method is among the simplest and most frequently used for silencing an Apple Watch in everyday situations.
How to Silence Your Apple Watch Using Theater Mode
When you enable Theater Mode on your Apple Watch, it mutes all notifications and ensures the screen remains off until you either press the Digital Crown or tap the display. Additionally, Theater Mode turns off both the Walkie-Talkie function and the Raise Wrist to Wake Up Screen feature, guaranteeing a distraction-free experience. Follow these steps to activate Theater Mode on your Apple Watch:
- To access the Control Center, slide your finger upwards on the watch screen.
- Then, activate Theater Mode on your watch by selecting the Face Masks icon.
Turn On DND Mode to Silence Your Apple Watch
Activating Do Not Disturb Mode on your iPhone is a breeze, and this setting will sync automatically with your Apple Watch. But if you don’t have your iPhone nearby, it’s crucial to understand how to enable Do Not Disturb directly from the Apple Watch. We’ve provided a comprehensive step-by-step guide that outlines two different methods for doing this.
You can access the full instructions through the linked guide. In short, open the Control Center on your Apple Watch, tap the moon icon, and choose the Do Not Disturb focus mode to mute notifications on your device.
Bonus: How to Silence Siri on Your Apple Watch
Occasionally, Siri on your Apple Watch may become unexpectedly active, responding to even the faintest noises and causing irritation. This issue often arises soon after updating the watchOS. Additionally, it’s important to note that enabling silent mode on your Apple Watch won’t prevent Hey Siri from functioning. Therefore, let’s explore how you can mute Siri on your Apple Watch in this guide:
- Launch the Settings application on your Apple Watch.
- Find and select the Siri settings option.
- Next, switch off the Hey Siri listening function.
That’s all there is to it. You’ve now learned several methods to mute your iWatch. Additionally, we suggest exploring our guide on Apple Watch tips and tricks, as well as discovering how to utilize the Camera app on your Apple Watch to maximize its capabilities.
