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 1 of 3: Wake on Wrist Raise is turned off

If Wake on Wrist Raise is turned off, the screen will not turn on automatically when you pick up your Apple Watch.

Step 1 of 5

Find "Display & Brightness"

Press the Digital Crown.

Step 2 of 5

Find "Display & Brightness"

Press the settings icon.

Step 3 of 5

Find "Display & Brightness"

Press Display & Brightness.

Step 4 of 5

Turn automatic screen activation on or off

Press the indicator next to "Wake on Wrist Raise" to turn the function on or off.

Step 5 of 5

Return to the home screen

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

Press the Digital Crown.

Press the settings icon.

Press Display & Brightness.

Press the indicator next to "Wake on Wrist Raise" to turn the function on or off.

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

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