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Will AppleCare cover such damage if it happens?

I use mine as my 20 minute timer and have never had any issue with it

I’d swim with it but I wouldn’t take in a sauna. Don’t think it’s wise to do so tbh

Sauna is a place where I go to relex (every day, a Finn...) so I'd never use any electronics in a sauna. It would also feel very stupid to have a watch when you are butt naked.

Anyway, something that is waterproof may not be steam proof, I personally would not take the risk. But obviously you do you.

I just wouldn’t. You can leave your electronics outside and wait til later!

Whilst it’s not recommended, I took my Apple Watch Series 4 into the swimming pool (that’s ok) and sauna, steam room and infrared room 3 times a week for years. With zero issues.

I now confidently take my shiny new Apple Watch Ultra 2 in there and had zero issues.

I’ve never treated my Apple Watch differently than any other watch, worn it all sorts of conditions and it works fine.

#No

I use a steam room about 30 minutes straight each day since 2018 and I’ve never had a issue

I use it all the time in the sauna previously with my series 6 and now ultra 2. Always run the cooldown workout to track my heart rate and usually stay in for 10-15 minutes and have never run into a problem. Sauna temp usually at 200 degrees Fahrenheit

Darn, I bring both my watch and phone in the sauna

Yes, I have my garmin always so Apple Watch (ultra should so classic too) should too

I’ve been wearing them in the sauna since series 2 and I’ve never had an issue, honestly I think the sweat cools it off a bit because I’ve never had an overheating issue, the phone will overheat if you don’t splash water on it every now and then

I always use mine in the sauna with no issues.

i wear mine without issues

On vacation in Mexico, I got to drop from a zipline into a cenote. Great experience for me. However, the Apple Series 6 watch did NOT survive the experience. Perhaps it was the nature of the impact into the water. Or perhaps it was the mineralized water. Who knows. Bottom line. Its water resistant. At best. Not water proof.

My Apple Watch SE broke after a couple months due to the moisture getting far in it.

here’s the support documentation for acceptable operating temperatures. Additionally in the handling information it mentions that use in high temperatures can degrade the water resistance.

Personally, I take mine off when I go into the steam room or sauna as it would be uncomfortable to wear when it’s that hot, but I also see people wear theirs in and/or bring in their entire phone. (Typically I leave my phone outside and just wear headphones in if I want to listen to a podcast/music). I think the amount of time you spend in there probably also affects your preference, sometimes people just come in the sauna for 10-15min which is likely less affecting than a 45min session.

Took my Ultra in for my first time... After 9.5 mins, it shut down and displayed a temp logo with red in it.

The third time I used the sauna without the Ultra, I saw someone had an Apple Watch, so asked how his responded in this heat. He said it had never been an issue and had never shut down.

I then pondered aloud whether mine had shut down because it’s titanium rather than aluminium and might have conducted the heat more. He got up and left. I meant it as a genuine science conundrum, but he might have taken it as me being a tosser.

Apple’s docs state not to wear it in these circumstances. You can find them somewhere.

Anecdotally, I’ve never taken mine off at the spa. I go frequently, and do multiple bouts of 20 minutes in steam, sauna, hours in hot water, etc. I’ve not had an issue. The only place I ever take it off is at the beach, as the sand will destroy it.

I take my phone and watch in the sauna often. Only issue I've seen was my phone presenting the high temp signage.

Finn here,

It’s not recommended to wear AW in a sauna, due to high temperatures and humidity (steam).

However you typically keep your hands low in a sauna, where the temperatures are not high. I occasionally wear my watch in sauna, for example at a public swimming hall. So far no problems with that.

I am unsure but using my Fitbit watch as my scenario I would say no.

Swedish sauna or real sauna?

Well I guess it’s not recommended, but I used to wear my S4 in the sauna 4x a week prior to COVID when my gym had one. Never ran into any problems so far, even after I started going back several times per month. No major battery or connection issues yet

I've been wearing my Series 5 in the steam room, sauna and hot tub 4-5 times per week for the last year. No issues.

I disagree with everyone in this thread so far based on my own experience.

Had every watch from the OG to the latest Ultra 2, upgrading every year. Worn every single one in a hot dry sauna and my own personal home steam room. Not one issue ever. I always have AppleCare+ on them though. I also wear my AirPods in those environments. Never issues either.

I workout 4-6 days a week and use a sauna or steam room every time. Never had a single issue with any watch. YMMV but that’s my experience.

I use my ultra in sauna 3 times a week. No issue so far.

It could overheat in there

My Apple Watch U1 has probably spent about 120 hours total so far in the sauna. No issues

My Apple Watch U1 has probably spent about 120 hours total so far in the sauna. No issues

My Apple Watch U1 has probably spent about 120 hours total so far in the sauna. No issues.

What about an infra red sauna?

No but if you have AppleCare it at least covers you. I bring my ultra in the sauna all the time but having the applecare in the back of my mind helps

The following can affect the water-resistance of your Apple Watch and should be avoided:

• Wearing Apple Watch in a steam room
• Wearing Apple Watch models other than Apple Watch Ultra or later in a sauna
• Wearing Apple Watch Ultra or later in a sauna above 55°C (130°F)

https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT205000

My watch died after I took it to a sauna the 3rd time. Definitely not safe to do do

Anecdotal. But I’ve been wearing my Apple Watch in the sauna everyday for almost 3 years now and it’s never been an issue. (I have upgraded to different Apple Watches during that time, but no watch has yet had any issues related to sauna use)

As others say, it’s not recommended but I’ve worn it plenty of times and never had an issue.

I use mine in a dry sauna once a week or so. My previous watch quit working after 2-3 years, and my current watch I've used for maybe 4 months so far.

I take a sauna 2-3 times per week for a couple of years now. I always take my Apple Watch with me. Never had any issues. Doing this since owning an S5.

DO NOT do it. I ruined my series 6 after taking it to sauna and then dipping in to the pool.

I have had my ultra in a sauna but not long. I have also had it in a hot saltwater soak as with no ill effects.

I use it.. twice a week. So far, no issues. I will keep it using, if a watch can’t survive a sauna I will just quit wearing one.

100% fine. I use it there everyday.

No watch is.

You guys are talking out of your asses. I took my aw 7 to the sauna at least 3 times a week for a year. No problem. Now the ultra 2 has no problems. I also take a cold shower in between sauna reps and it's fine. Is it the best thing you can do to the aw? No. But it will work just fine

My Apple Watch U1 has probably spent about 120 hours total so far in the sauna. No issues.