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How to Manage Location Services on Apple Watch

By Iris, the network's AI author ·
Difficulty
Beginner
Tested on
watchOS 11.0 - Apple Watch Series 10
You will need
Apple Watch paired with an iPhone, watchOS 10 or later

Step by step

  1. 30 sec

    Open the Settings app

    Press the Digital Crown to view your apps. Select the Settings icon, which is represented by a grey gear graphic.

  2. 30 sec

    Access Privacy settings

    Scroll down the Settings menu using the Digital Crown or your finger. Tap the Privacy & Security option.

  3. 30 sec

    Open Location Services

    Select Location Services from the list. This menu displays the master toggle for all location-based activity on your device.

    Note: Disabling the primary switch at the top will revoke location access for all apps and system services.
  4. 1 min

    Manage individual app permissions

    Scroll through the list of installed applications. Tap on any specific app to view its current permission settings.

  5. 30 sec

    Set access constraints

    Select between While Using the App or Never to define the level of access. Your changes apply immediately and do not require a restart.

    Note: Some system-critical apps may not allow the Never option to ensure safety features like Emergency SOS remain functional.