Even though the Apple Watch conveniently shows your notifications on your wrist, it may at times be too noisy for you.

How To: Silence Your Apple Watch

Follow these simple steps to silence your Apple Watch.

• Swipe up from the watch face to reach the Glances menu.
• Tap the bell icon to silence your watch (there is no volume control on this page).

How To: Adjust the Volume on Your Apple Watch

Follow these simple steps to adjust the volume on your Apple Watch.

• Press the digital crown to enter the watch menu.
• Tap the Settings icon (gear shaped icon).
• Select Sound & Haptics.
• Mute the watch, or adjust the Alert Volume.

How to: Turn on Do Not Disturb

You can also stop calls and alerts (apart from alarms) from sounding or lighting up the screen by using the Do Not Disturb function.

• Swipe up on the watch face.
• Swipe left or right to the Settings page.
• Tap Do Not Disturb.

How To: Use Your iPhone to Adjust the Apple Watch Volume

Follow these simple steps to use your iPhone to adjust the volume on your Apple Watch.

• Open the My Watch app.
• Select Sounds & Haptics.
• Mute the watch, or adjust the Alert Volume.

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