User's Guide

Important handling information for Apple Watch
Exposure to liquid Apple Watch is water resistant but not waterproof. You may, for
example, wear and use Apple Watch during exercise (exposure to sweat is OK), in the
rain, and while washing your hands. If water splashes onto the watch, wipe it off with a
nonabrasive, lint-free cloth. Try to minimize exposing Apple Watch to perfume, soap,
solvents, detergent, acids or acidic foods, soapy water, insect repellent, lotions,
sunscreen, oil, or hair dye. Follow the instructions below in the “Cleaning and care”
section if Apple Watch comes into contact with them.
Apple Watch Series 1 and Apple Watch (1st generation) have a water resistance rating of
IPX7 under IEC standard 60529. Apple Watch Series 1 and Apple Watch (1st generation)
are splash and water resistant, but submerging Apple Watch Series 1 and Apple Watch
(1st generation) is not recommended.
Apple Watch Series 2, Apple Watch Series 3, and Apple Watch Series 4 have a water
resistance rating of 50 meters under ISO standard 22810Ñ2010. This means that they may
be used for shallow water activities like swimming in a pool or ocean. However,
Apple Watch Series 2, Apple Watch Series 3, and Apple Watch Series 4 should not be
used for scuba diving, water skiing, or other activities involving high velocity water or
submersion below shallow depth.
Water resistance is not a permanent condition and may diminish over time. Apple Watch
cannot be rechecked or resealed for water resistance. The following may affect the water
resistance of Apple Watch in particular and should be avoided:
Dropping Apple Watch or subjecting it to other impacts.
Exposing Apple Watch to soap or soapy water, for example while showering or
bathing.
Exposing Apple Watch to perfume, solvents, detergent, acids or acidic foods, insect
repellent, lotions, sunscreen, oil, or hair dye.
Exposing Apple Watch to high velocity water, for example while water skiing.
Wearing Apple Watch in the sauna or steam room.
Not all bands are appropriate for water use. For example, the stainless steel and leather
bands are not water resistant and should not be exposed to liquids.
Cleaning and care Keep Apple Watch clean and dry. Clean and dry Apple Watch, the
band, and your skin after workouts or heavy sweating. Dry Apple Watch and the band
thoroughly if they are exposed to fresh water. Clean Apple Watch if it comes in contact
with anything that may cause stains or other damage, such as dirt or sand, makeup, ink,
soap, detergent, acids or acidic foods, or comes in contact with liquids other than fresh