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My Apple watch no longer lights up when I move my arm. I have to push the button to check the time or messages. What do you suggest? i

How do I fix this?

Apple Watch Series 4, watchOS 7

Posted on Aug 2, 2021 1:20 PM

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javaliga

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Posted on Aug 2, 2021 1:25 PM

Make sure you are not in Do Not Disturb or Theater Mode and you have wrist detection enabled. See the 'Wake the Apple Watch display' section in:

Turn on and wake Apple Watch - Apple Support

and

Use Control Center on your Apple Watch - Apple Support

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My Apple watch no longer lights up when I move my arm. I have to push the button to check the time or messages. What do you suggest? i

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