Is the Apple Watch waterproof?
The short answer is no, but it can still handle plenty of wet situations. By Deven McClure July 31, 2026 11:30 am EST Hadrian/Shutterstock Whether you're looking to track swimming workouts or just don't feel like taking it off for a shower, it's a question that's crossed almost every Apple Watch user's mind: can the Apple Watch get wet? Few things are fully waterproof, particularly when it comes to electronics, and Apple has always carefully branded their watches as water resistant.
- ▪The short answer is no, but it can still handle plenty of wet situations.
- ▪By Deven McClure July 31, 2026 11:30 am EST Hadrian/Shutterstock Whether you're looking to track swimming workouts or just don't feel like taking it off for a shower, it's a question that's crossed almost every Apple Watch user's mind: can
- ▪Few things are fully waterproof, particularly when it comes to electronics, and Apple has always carefully branded their watches as water resistant.
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Wearables Is the Apple Watch waterproof? The short answer is no, but it can still handle plenty of wet situations. By Deven McClure July 31, 2026 11:30 am EST Hadrian/Shutterstock Whether you're looking to track swimming workouts or just don't feel like taking it off for a shower, it's a question that's crossed almost every Apple Watch user's mind: can the Apple Watch get wet? Few things are fully waterproof, particularly when it comes to electronics, and Apple has always carefully branded their watches as water resistant. That's common in the broader watch world, and can still mean they have robust capabilities to withstand water. While Apple Watches aren't waterproof, they are water resistant. When it comes to exactly what that means, there's a lot of minutiae at play.
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