Apple Watch to the sauna – is that a good idea? the Apple Watch has many useful applications in the health field and is becoming an increasingly important wrist gadget for many users. I have also used the sports watch in steam baths and saunas after training. Over time I have both the Apple Watch Ultra as well as the Series9, Series 8, Series 7 and the previous models in the sauna. At the Apple Watch Ultra there is a special feature. So much in advance: With the Apple Watch Taking a sauna is possible - but only under certain safety precautions - and of course at your own risk. You can find all the tips, tricks, recommendations and advice in my experience report.

I take a sauna, therefore I am. I go to the sauna at least three times or more every week. The heat bath is good for the body, detoxifies and burns a few extra calories straight after exercise. To track my workouts and activity calories that I achieve over the course of a day, I use a smartwatch - this Apple Watch.

I wear them practically all day long - during the day in my free time at home, in the office in everyday life, when traveling on vacation, when doing sports and also when doing wellness, i.e. when I'm sitting in the whirlpool, going swimming or just lying in the relaxation area. And I wear these Apple Watch also in the sauna. An hour of sauna burns around 400 to 600 calories - and of course I want to record them with the smartwatch. But is that really a good idea?

Sauna is a stress test for them Apple Watch

I can tell you this much with certainty: using the sauna puts a lot of strain on your smartwatch. The interplay of hot dryness, humidity, sometimes cool, sometimes warm and the salty sweat is not a good combination and does not have a particularly positive effect on the longevity of your smartwatch. The battery and housing quickly reach their limits.

And yet I see more and more people telling me about them Apple Watch go to the sauna. Even our sauna master wears his during his infusions Apple Watch. And I also go to the sauna with my smartwatch.

I would like to emphasize it here - and will repeat myself a few times in the course of the experience report: Apple Watch Use the sauna at your own risk. If in doubt, it is better not to use it in the sauna.

Apple himself expressly warns against using the smartwatch in the sauna. But how does it look in practice? To answer this question, I have both the Apple Watch Incredibly as well as the Series 9, Series 8, Series 7 and all previous models have been extensively tested in saunas and steam baths. Since the first model, I have been going to the sauna regularly several times a week, always accompanied by my Apple Watch. The results I present in this article apply to the whole Apple Watch Product family, from the first generation to the Apple Watch Ultra. And they are also transferable to smartwatches from other providers, I think.

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Overview – Sauna with the Apple Watch?

• The advantages: The use of the Apple Watch in sauna and steam bath is extremely practical and useful as it records important parameters such as time, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation and calorie consumption during the sauna session.
• The risk: At temperatures above 80 degrees Celsius the Apple Watch overheat, switch off or even be damaged in the sauna.
• Manufacturer's warning: Apple itself expressly warns against using the smartwatch in the sauna and advises against such extreme conditions.
• My personal tip: Despite the risks, I developed a method, mine Apple Watch to use in the sauna (but at your own risk and without guarantee!). I would like to expressly point out that I do not recommend this method for imitation.

Apple Watch in the steam bath and sauna - what does the manufacturer say?

Apple advises against the use of the Apple Watch in the sauna and writes in the information on handling the Apple Watch following:

The water protection is not a permanent property and can diminish over time. The Apple Watch cannot be checked for water resistance or resealed. The water protection of the Apple In particular, Watch can be affected by the following factors that should be avoided:

• The Apple Drop the watch or subject it to other vibrations.
• The Apple Watch exposure to soap or soapy water, for example when showering or bathing.
• The Apple Watch to expose perfume, solvents, detergents, acids or acidic foods, insect repellants, lotions, sunscreen, oils, or hair dyes.
• The Apple Watch expose to water at high speeds, for example when water skiing.
• The Apple Wear a watch in the sauna or steam room.

Not all bracelets are suitable for use in the water. The stainless steel and leather bracelets, for example, are not waterproof and should not be exposed to liquids.

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And what is also very important, the manufacturer credits Operating temperature of Apple Watch:

The Apple Watch is designed for operating temperatures between 0 °C and 35 °C and storage temperatures between -20 °C and 45 °C. the Apple Watch can be damaged or battery life shortened if used or stored outside of these temperatures. Put the Apple Don't watch out for sudden changes in air temperature or humidity. When the temperature inside the Apple Watch exceeds normal operating temperatures (e.g. in a vehicle parked in the sun for long periods of time), the Apple Watch the temperature regulate […].

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Apple Watch Ultra in the sauna?

Unfortunately, this also applies to them Apple Watch Ultra that use in the sauna is not recommended by the manufacturer. However, it must be said that the general operating temperature of the Apple Watch Ultra ranges up to 55 degrees Celsius.

This means that, theoretically, the highly developed outdoor smartwatch could also be used in saunas and steam baths that have a temperature below 55 degrees Celsius. This is also underlined by the official statement Apple: "The Apple Watch “may not be worn in a sauna or a steam bath at over 55 °C (130 °F)” - this means, conversely: saunas with 50 degrees and steam baths below 55 degrees would be for them Apple Watch Ultra okay.

• The Apple Watch must not be worn in a steam room
• Other Apple Watch-models as the Apple Watch Ultra must not be worn in the sauna
• The Apple Watch Ultra must not be worn in a sauna above 55°C

Your Apple Watch Ultra works best under the following conditions:

• Ambient temperature when wearing the Apple Watch Ultra: -20°C to 55°C
• Ambient temperature when loading the Apple Watch Ultra: 0°C to 35°C
• Ambient temperature when storing Apple Watch Ultra: -20°C to 45°C
• Water temperature during underwater activities with the Apple Watch Ultra: 0°C to 40°C
• Relative Humidity: 5% to 90% non-condensing

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Apple Watch So it's better not to go to the sauna?

Unfortunately, the manufacturer does not recommend that Apple Watch Ultra to use in a sauna. However, it must be said that the general operating temperature of the Apple Watch Ultra reaches up to 55 degrees Celsius. That means you could theoretically also use the sophisticated outdoor smartwatch in saunas and steam baths that have a temperature below 55 degrees Celsius. This is also supported by the official statement by Apple underlined:

"The Apple Watch must not be worn in a sauna or steam room with temperatures over 55 degrees Celsius.”

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– which conversely means that saunas at 50 degrees and steam baths below 55 degrees are for the Apple Watch Ultra would be fine. At least that's how I read it. On the other hand I could imagine that the hot water damo.

Even since I died Apple Watch When I use Ultra, I do it as before: I shield the smartwatch with a towel in the sauna so that the housing doesn't heat up - by wrapping the towel around it in the sauna Apple Watch Ultra wrap. If you do it right, the case doesn't heat up. The approach has proven successful for me. You should also try this: Use the Apple Watch Ultra in the sauna always at your own risk - if in doubt, you should avoid it.

Apple Watch in the sauna – what it is useful for

If there was no use with that Apple Watch To go to the sauna, we wouldn't need to discuss the topic here. But unfortunately, exactly the opposite is the case. The Apple Watch is extremely useful in the sauna and in the entire wellness area. And that's exactly why, even though I'm aware of all the dangers, I still use them in the warm bath. In the eight years that I've been using the smartwatch, nothing at all has happened. The smartwatches of the different model generations have not even switched off.

1. Precise timekeeping

The smartwatch is particularly useful in the sauna when measuring time. The hourglasses in the Sanau often don't work properly. One run is often 17 minutes instead of 15. If you want to know your exact time, you can Apple Watch use.

2. Measure heart rate

Furthermore, the smartwatch shows you your limits when taking a sauna. It measures the heart rate on the wrist. This way you can see pretty quickly how much strain your circulation is really under. I pay close attention to this. If my heart rate rises to over 160 beats per minute during a sauna session or infusion, I leave the sauna.

3. Record activity calories

The third is that Apple Watch the calories burned in the sauna and calculates them into your total daily turnover. In addition, your steps measured in the wellness area are of course tracked. My activity calories are very important to me - and I'm happy when I use them Apple Watch have as accurate a picture as possible of the calories I consume every day.

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Apple Watch in the sauna – caution is advised

Although the Apple Watch is waterproof and sweat is not a problem, there are some challenges when using it in the sauna. Especially with models made of stainless steel, the metal in the sauna can become extremely hot after just a few minutes. Experience has shown that the sapphire crystal also heats up considerably.

It is not certain whether the smartwatch can withstand such temperatures permanently or whether it will be damaged. Typically the clock will shut off when it gets too hot and noisy Apple the water resistance may also be affected. Another risk is that you can easily burn your fingers on the hot watch. To get around these problems, I use a little trick to mine Apple Watch made of stainless steel to protect when I'm in the sauna:

1. I turn on the timer and heart rate monitor.
2. Then I block the digital crown to lock the display.
3. Then I wrap a towel liberally around the wrist where I hold the Apple Watch sluggish.
4. The towel insulates the smartwatch from the heat of the sauna and prevents it from heating up noticeably during the sauna session.
5. To read the data, I take off the towel only briefly and immediately wrap it around the clock again.
6. This protection remains in place throughout the sauna session in order to insulate the smartwatch from the heat as best as possible.

With this method I can use the useful functions of the Apple Watch in the sauna without exposing myself or my watch to unnecessary risks. Nevertheless, everyone who has his Apple Watch or want to use another smartwatch in the sauna, be aware of the possible dangers and take appropriate precautions.

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My detailed conclusion

Despite constant improvements and extensions of the Apple Watch Series, the possible uses of this sports watch in the sauna are still very limited. Both the Apple Watch Series 9 and its predecessors have not made any significant progress in terms of sauna suitability. The cases of these models are similar to those of the Apple Watch Series 2, so the existing recommendations for the second generation also apply to the newer models.

With towel around Apple Watch wrapped in a warm bath?

From my own experience I have developed a method I think Apple Watch can be used in the sauna without putting unnecessary strain on the device. I always wrap the smartwatch in a towel before entering the sauna area to protect the case from the extreme heat. This method has worked for me as it allows me to monitor my heart rate in the sauna without damaging the watch. Anyone wishing to try this method should be aware of the risks and know that they are doing so at their own risk.

I advise everyone not to use the smartwatch in the sauna

In general, I advise against one Apple Watch or similar high-tech watches to the sauna. The manufacturers of these devices usually warn against using them in extremely hot environments and there is a risk of damaging the watch. Overall it is advisable to stop using the Apple Watch restricted to safe and less extreme environments to ensure the longevity and functionality of the smartwatch.

Would you do that? Apple Watch Take it to the sauna or not? Have you already tried it or are you still thinking about it? Share your experiences in the comments.