To manually adjust the brightness on the Apple Watch Ultra 2, you can use two primary methods: directly on the watch or through the paired iPhone.
Adjusting Brightness on the Apple Watch Ultra 2
Using the Watch Settings
1. Open Settings: Press the Digital Crown to access your apps and tap on the Settings icon.2. Navigate to Display & Brightness: Scroll down and select Display & Brightness.
3. Adjust Brightness: You can increase or decrease the brightness using the slider or tapping on the sun icons on either side of the brightness slider[2][6].
Using the iPhone
1. Open the Watch App: On your paired iPhone, open the Watch app.2. Select Display & Brightness: Tap on My Watch, then select Display & Brightness.
3. Adjust Brightness: Use the slider to adjust the brightness level as desired[2][4].
Additional Features
- The Apple Watch Ultra 2 also features an auto-brightness setting that adjusts brightness based on ambient light conditions. If you prefer to control brightness manually, you can disable auto-brightness in the settings[3][5].- Users have noted that when auto-brightness is turned off, there may be instances where manual adjustments do not function as expected, potentially locking in a specific brightness level based on previous settings[3][9].
By following these steps, you can customize your Apple Watch Ultra 2's display brightness to suit your environment and preferences.
Citations:[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPDlCzELxKA
[2] https://www.simplymac.com/apple-watch/apple-watch-brightness
[3] https://discussions.apple.com/thread/255458909
[4] https://www.idownloadblog.com/2021/12/16/how-to-make-apple-watch-display-brighter/
[5] https://www.reddit.com/r/applewatchultra/comments/1868lsf/apple_watch_ultra_2_brightness_question/
[6] https://www.att.com/device-support/article/wireless/000097148/Apple/WatchUltra2
[7] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54f5OqJ8noc
[8] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-NSx9raA4s
[9] https://discussions.apple.com/thread/255146215