watch os27 hand washing timer, what happened to it on Ultra 4 and when will it be brought back?
scs_ppc
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Posted on Sep 21, 2026 5:11 AM
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steve626
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User level: Level 7 (20,243 points)Nov 1, 2026 2:25 PM in response to scs_ppc
scs_ppc wrote:
watch os27 hand washing timer, what happened to it on Ultra 4 and when will it be brought back?
Apparently, it was a somewhat obscure feature that was not utilized much. Keep in mind that companies do their own market research and make decisions with the limited resources within these tiny, compact devices. Using the feedback link is the best way to convey a different perspective to Apple. There were some complaints in this discussion forum about false or imperfect detections with the handwashing timer.
Ingo2711
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User level: Level 10 (93,009 points)Sep 21, 2026 9:15 AM in response to scs_ppc
You can tell Apple Techs directly about your wishes for future watchOS updates by using the Feedback link.
Feedback - Apple Watch - Apple
The more users do that, the more likely we may see changes in watchOS.
IdrisSeabright
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User level: Level 10 (201,695 points)Oct 6, 2026 7:05 AM in response to slp1948
slp1948 wrote:
Bring back the handwashing timer
No one participating here in this user-to-user forum can do that. You can let Apple know your thoughts here:
scs_ppc
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User level: Level 1 (23 points)Sep 21, 2026 10:05 AM in response to scs_ppc
Thanks, I was looking how to submit feedback.
Ingo2711
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User level: Level 10 (93,009 points)Sep 21, 2026 10:54 AM in response to scs_ppc
You're welcome, all the best 🙂
slp1948
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User level: Level 1 (9 points)Oct 5, 2026 11:10 PM in response to scs_ppc
Bring back the handwashing timer
UAVrHawks
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User level: Level 1 (14 points)Nov 1, 2026 1:33 PM in response to scs_ppc
Thanks for the link. Request submitted.
Kilgore-Trout
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User level: Level 8 (43,363 points)Nov 1, 2026 2:28 PM in response to steve626
“Somewhat obscure”? You are being kind.
Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256361840