Apple Watch Series 9

Apple Watch Series 9

watchOS 11

How to guides

Turn GPS on or off

Your Apple Watch can determine your geographical position using GPS (Global Positioning System). The information about your location can be used by a number of applications on your Apple Watch such as navigation, SOS function or weather forecast.

Step 1 of 6

Press the Digital Crown.

Step 2 of 6

Press the settings icon.

Step 3 of 6

Press Privacy & Security.

Step 4 of 6

Press Location Services.

Step 5 of 6

Press the indicator next to "Location Services" to turn the function on or off.

Step 6 of 6

Press the Digital Crown several times to return to standby mode.

1. 1. Find "Location Services"

Press the Digital Crown.
Press the settings icon.
Press Privacy & Security.
Press Location Services.

2. 2. Turn GPS on or off

Press the indicator next to "Location Services" to turn the function on or off.

3. 3. Return to the home screen

Press the Digital Crown several times to return to standby mode.

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