New Series SE Watch Issue

How do I stop my new series SE watch from going dark when I turn my wrist?

Apple Watch SE 3

Posted on Aug 19, 2026 2:21 PM

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Posted on Aug 19, 2026 3:10 PM

On the Watch app on your iPhone, go to My Watch > Display & Brightness > Always On and be certain it's "One".


This assumes you have a third generation Apple Watch SE. The earlier generations do not offer this capability.

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New Series SE Watch Issue

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