Apple Watch Ultra comes with a huge 86-decibel siren that you can use to easily draw attention when it matters the most. Times when you may be in an emergency situation, get injured, or become lost, it can come to your rescue. In this detailed guide, I’m going to show you how to activate, cancel and disable siren on Apple Watch Ultra.
Activate, Cancel, and Disable Siren on Apple Watch Ultra (Complete Guide)
Wondering how the Apple Watch Ultra’s siren works? Well, let me first clear the doubts.
So, How Does Siren Work on Apple Watch Ultra?
Apple Watch Ultra’s siren features one of a kind sound system with two alternating patterns that can repeat for several hours. While the first pattern is designed to suggest distress, the second one imitates the universally recognized SOS pattern. However, what puts this unique siren in its own league is the ability to get heard up to 600 feet/180 meters away.
Considering how loud the siren is, make sure not to turn it on in enclosed environments.
Activate Siren on Apple Watch Ultra Using the Side Button
Step 1. To get going, press and hold the Side button until the Siren slider appears on the screen.
Step 2. Now, drag the Siren slider to start a countdown. When the countdown ends, the Siren will start.
Turn On Siren on Apple Watch Ultra Using the Action Button
Step 1. First off, press and hold the Action button until the Siren slider shows on the screen.
Step 2. Now, drag the Siren slider to start a countdown.
Step 3. As soon as the countdown ends, the Siren will start.
Sticky note:
- Another quick way to activate the siren is to just hold down the Action button to start the countdown. Make sure to keep holding the Action button until Siren starts.
- Just in case you no longer want the Siren to go off using this press-and-hold method, navigate to the Settings app on your Apple Watch Ultra -> Action Button and then turn off the toggle for Hold to Turn On.
3 Ways to Cancel the Siren on Apple Watch Ultra
The are multiple ways to cancel the siren on the Apple Watch Ultra.
- Note that you can cancel the Siren even during the countdown. If you are pressing and holding the Action button, just release it to cancel the siren on your watch.
- If you triggered the countdown by dragging the Siren slider, simply cover the watch display with the palm of your hand for about three seconds to cancel the siren.
- If the siren is sounding, just tap on the central Stop button in the siren app to cancel it.
How to Disable the Siren Action Button Function
Whether you often accidentally invoke the siren via a long press of the Action button or don’t want to trigger it unintentionally, there is a quick way to disable the siren action button.
- Head over to the Settings app on your Apple Watch Ultra -> Action Button.
- Then, turn off the toggle next to Hold to Turn On.
Signing off…
From what I can tell based on the functionality, the siren is a notable addition to Apple Watch Ultra. Thanks to the extremely loud sound, it can rescue you during an emergency or critical situation. What’s your take on this feature?
To find out more about the siren, watch this video:
