![Apple Watch SE 2nd gen](http://wmstatic.global.ssl.fastly.net/ml/7151223-f-4385bd1a-9782-4ae5-9ab2-cf5397e0f5cc.png?width=150&height=320)
Apple Watch SE 2nd gen
watchOS 9
1. Turn silent mode on or off
Slide your finger upwards starting from the bottom of the screen.
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Press the sound mode icon to turn silent mode on or off.
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2. Return to the home screen
Press the Digital Crown to return to the home screen.
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