Apple Watch is so dim I can hardly see it

Upgraded to Watch OS 10.3.1. I have set the brightness as high as I can.

I cannot see the words. I can barely see the watch hands.

If I shine a light on it for a period, it is bright enough for about 60 seconds.

Making the text larger isn't helpful.

I'm guessing the "auto-sensor" turns down the brightness. Well, that makes my watch nearly useless.

Apple Watch Series 6, watchOS 10

Posted on Feb 17, 2024 03:26 PM

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Feb 20, 2024 05:55 PM in response to John Zwiebel

Same issue on Apple Watch Series 5

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