User level: Level 1 (4 points)I am experiencing an issue with my Apple Watch after the recent major update 27.
When I enable Sleep Focus mode, the "Raise to Wake" feature does not disable automatically like it used to. The screen still lights up when I raise my wrist.
I just bought this iPhone 17 pro max and update it, synced my Apple Watch ultra 2 to it, both on latest update ios 27 now.
My Devices:
- iPhone 17 pro max
- Apple Watch Ultra 2
Posted on Sep 26, 2026 12:13 PM
User level: Level 4 (1,080 points)Sep 27, 2026 9:48 AM in response to alnajjar-Sayed
Apple’s watchOS 27 treats Wake on Wrist Raise separately from Sleep Focus. If you want the display to stay dark, Theater Mode disables waking when you raise your wrist.
More Info: Apple Support — Adjust the display settings on Apple Watch
User level: Level 1 (4 points)Sep 30, 2026 5:39 AM in response to alnajjar-Sayed
[SOLVED] Via shortcuts automations one to disable raise to wake when sleep focus enabled and the other to enable it when disabled.
User level: Level 4 (1,080 points)Sep 27, 2026 10:19 AM in response to alnajjar-Sayed
It may be worth sending Apple feedback about this change. try here: Feedback - Watch - Apple
User level: Level 1 (4 points)Sep 27, 2026 10:10 AM in response to poonam_kumawat
I appreciate your response but theater mode is only for the watch, so i have to toggle on and off theater mode, sleep focus and set alarms every day as I’m shift worker, it’sa bad update :(
Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256365558