Hi

I normally take my watch off when going to the hot sauna and steam room, however I noticed some people come in wearing their apple watches, I keep wondering if this is safe especially for the battery to be exposed to such high temperatures and for the watch electronics overall ?

I still think it is unsafe but correct me if I’m wrong

  • iAtty@alien.topB
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    1 year ago

    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.

    • scammersarecunts@alien.topB
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      1 year ago

      Sauna != Sauna. There are saunas with 50°C and saunas with around 100°C. I personally wouldn’t risk a phone in a 100°C sauna.