Apple is one of those companies that can sometimes surprise us by not saying things clearly or by simply not showing all the features that your device has in their presentation keynote. This is the case of the Apple Watch, yes, the Apple smart watch has the peculiarity that when the user who bought it was released on the market it was not clear whether or not they could get into the water with it, if they could shower or just get it wet, etc. Then the CEO of the firm himself ended up coming out explaining that the Apple Watch could get wet (that he took a shower with the watch on) but it was not advisable to submerge it.
But at the time that the watch began to be marketed, many users began to put the watch in the pool, the sea, even putting them in pots of boiling water to check its resistance and it seemed to withstand the tests and water well. In short, everything is a confusion with this issue of water resistance And that is why I personally take it off for the shower, when I do sports and then I have to clean it what I usually put under the tap as Apple explains by turning the crown to remove dirt and then dry it. To date zero problems.
However Apple wants you to take care of your watch this summer And for that reason, from the Apple Suport account that they have on Twitter, he sent us this tweet:
Splash splash. 💦 Using your Apple Watch near water? Read this first: https://t.co/W43I1Yz6gi pic.twitter.com/MVptXYXUG2
- Apple Support (@AppleSupport) July 20, 2016
This is what we find on the Spanish website on how to clean and dry your Apple Watch:
You must keep the Apple Watch clean and dry. Use a non-abrasive, lint-free cloth. Some models include one. The Apple Watch is resistant to splashes and contact with water (but not immersion), you can slightly moisten the cloth with running water.
You shouldn't use soaps, cleaning products, or abrasive materials on Apple Watch. Compressed air or external sources of heat such as hair dryers can damage the device.
Follow these steps to clean Apple Watch:
- Turn off the Apple Watch and remove it from the charger.
- Clean Apple Watch with a cloth that meets the recommended requirements. If necessary, you can lightly moisten the cloth with running water.
- Dry the Apple Watch with a cloth that meets the recommended requirements
In short, we have to be clear that the watch holds water but it is advisable not to wet it too much, since if you suffer a problem it is possible that the company washes its hands on the subject and we have to go to the checkout to solve the problem.