Apple Watch Series 9

watchOS 11

watchOS 11 watchOS 10

The screen on my Apple Watch Series 9 watchOS 11 doesn't turn on automatically when I pick it up

Cause 3 of 3: Theater mode is turned on

If theater mode is turned on, your Apple Watch is set to silent mode as long as the function is turned on.

Step 1 of 3

Turn theater mode on or off

Press the Side button.

Step 2 of 3

Turn theater mode on or off

Press the theater mode icon to turn the function on or off.

Step 3 of 3

Return to the home screen

Press the Digital Crown to return to the home screen.

Press the Side button.

Press the theater mode icon to turn the function on or off.

Press the Digital Crown to return to the home screen.