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How to Silence Your Apple Watch

By iPhone Life Team

How to Silence Your Apple Watch (watchOS 10)

Getting notifications on your Apple Watch prevents the need to constantly check your iPhone. However, if your Apple Watch ringing is causing too many disturbances or you're just tired of hearing the constant dinging, it may be time to switch on Silent mode. This article shows the quickest ways to silence the Apple Watch.

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