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Night Mode on Apple Watch Series

Hello!

Will there be an update on watchOS to software enable a night mode similar to wayfinder apple watch ultra´s night mode? It could easily be done via a software update, it would be a great upgrade i am certain all the comunity would enjoy. Each person that buys the ultra it will be for other reasons (not only the night mode).

If it could be introduced via software update on future updates it would be great...

is there any plans?

If needed we can sign a peticion in order to apple release the update.

For me and other people that need a less bulky watch to monitor sleep, it is something that would bring even a bigger value to my product of choice: the apple watch series 12, adding to the updates related to the newer sensors.

Please review it!

Thanks

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what AI says


"Apple Watch does not have a single, universal "night mode," but depending on what you are trying to do, there are three built-in features to manage the screen in the dark:



1. Nightstand Mode (While Charging)

Turns your Apple Watch into a bedside alarm clock while it is charging on its side. [1, 2]


  • What it does: Displays a large green or red time/alarm readout that turns off until you tap the watch or gently nudge your nightstand.

  • How to turn it on: Open the Settings app on your Apple Watch, tap General, then tap Nightstand Mode and toggle it on (or via the Apple Watch app on your iPhone under My Watch > General > Nightstand Mode). [1, 2, 3]



2. Red Night Mode (Apple Watch Ultra Only)

Automatically shifts the display to a red tint to preserve your night vision in the dark. [1, 2]


  • What it does: Uses the ambient light sensor to turn the Wayfinder or Modular Ultra watch faces red after dark.

  • How to turn it on/off: Touch and hold the watch face, tap Edit, swipe to Night Mode, and select Auto, On, or Off (or adjust it in the Apple Watch app on your iPhone). [1, 2, 3]



3. Sleep Focus & Theater Mode (While Wearing to Sleep)

Keeps the screen dark so it doesn't disturb you or your partner at night. [1, 2]


  • Sleep Focus: Automatically simplifies and dims your watch screen when your scheduled bedtime arrives. Enable it via Settings > Focus > Sleep on your iPhone or through the Control Center on your watch. [1, 2, 3, 4]

  • Theater Mode: Instantly turns off the screen and silences alerts until you press a button or the Digital Crown. Swipe up on your watch face to open the Control Center and tap the two theater masks icon. [1, 2, 3]

"


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you don't need to be sorry, you don't need to delete your post, you may however need to lower your expectations in terms of apple reaching out to you

these forums are user helping other users like yourself, it's sort of going to a physical

apple store and asking other customers their advice


This is a user helping users with tech questions forum, we are not apple and apple do not read your posts here


You can provide them with feedback using Product Feedback - Apple

Thanks! I Will check it. In my Since i dont use cellular and iam ok with the battery and the 2000 nits and the alumínum body, it would cost me more 400€ to get that particular spec in the ultra. Not to mention that is more confortable the 12 for sleep tracking. Went with the series 12 instead.

Sorry for that.

alteady posted it on the correct fórum.

should i delete my post?

thanks for your help.

And if you know a way to activate a night mode on Apple Watch séries 12 tel me :)