The mechanism of the "function to discharge water" in Apple Watch.What are the liquids that should never be soaked?

The Apple Watch has a function called "waterproof lock" that detects water and automatically turns on.

When the lock is turned on the digital crown, water is drained from the Apple Watch.What is this feature and what role does it play?

*Category: Technology Technology ｜*Source: Apple Explained, The Slow Mo Guys

What is the "waterproof lock" function that protects Apple Watch from water?

This function, called a waterproof lock, is a "Apple Watch" dedicated function designed to be used when swimming or showering.

There are several problems with constantly immersing electronic devices like smartwatches in water.First, when it gets wet, the touch panel does not work properly.This is because water scatters the electrical conduction of the finger.

In addition, the touch panel is difficult to distinguish between water drops and fingers, causing malfunction.Therefore, Apple Watch automatically locks the display when detecting water to prevent malfunction.

◇ Water is excreted from Apple Watch

There is another problem with water.It is a speaker.The speaker is the only opening of Apple Watch, so it tends to accumulate water and is easily damaged.

Therefore, Apple has developed a "water out" function to prevent the problem.The mechanism of this function is surprisingly simple.A low vibration sound is played from the Apple Watch speaker, and the water remaining in the vibration is forcibly discharged.

Overseas YouTuber's "The Slow Mo Guys" has filmed and published how water is actually discharged from the Apple Watch.

The waterproof lock function is usually turned on automatically, but it is also possible to manually turn it on by tapping the "water drop" button at the control center.

You can check if the waterproof lock is turned on with the small water drop icon at the top of the display.

◇ What should not be immersed in Apple Watch

Due to these functions and excellent water resistance, there is no problem with wearing Apple Watch and swimming in the water, or wearing a shower.However, Apple Watch has a water -resistant function, but is not waterproof.

Therefore, it is better to avoid immersing it in the water that is combined with a powerful soap or solution.For example, a dishwashing detergent or a soap for car wash.These powerful chemicals can deteriorate the adhesion of the Apple Watch over time, leading to flooding into the terminal.