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SteelBlueTJ

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I have the apple watch series 4. I always wished the face would stay on while in nightstand mode. I noticed the Series 7 has an always on display. Does that apply to nightstand mode too?
 

BugeyeSTI

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I have the apple watch series 4. I always wished the face would stay on while in nightstand mode. I noticed the Series 7 has an always on display. Does that apply to nightstand mode too?
Nightstand mode only is activated when charging. If the charger isn't plugged in but on the magnetic charger it will display whatever watch face your using
 

TonyC28

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Nightstand mode is one of the dumber “features” if you ask me. If the watch can handle an always-on display when not connected to a power source why can’t it do this when it’s on the charger?
 

boss.king

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Nightstand mode is one of the dumber “features” if you ask me. If the watch can handle an always-on display when not connected to a power source why can’t it do this when it’s on the charger?
Because most people don't want a bright green glowing display on their bedside table? I feel like they could offer leaving it on all night as an option, but since you ideally have your eyes closed for most of that time, I don't think turning it off is really that bad.
 
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TonyC28

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Because most people don't want a bright green glowing display on their bedside table? I feel like they could offer leaving it on all night as an option, but since you ideally have your eyes closed for most of that time, I don't think turning it off is really that bad.
I hate a bright alarm clock. Hate hate hate it. But the dimmed always-on tiny screen of an Apple Watch is anything but that. Like you said, the option would be nice.
 

SuperKirby

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Nightstand mode is one of the dumber “features” if you ask me. If the watch can handle an always-on display when not connected to a power source why can’t it do this when it’s on the charger?
Any updates to have it always-on screen (dim mode) on nightstand mode yet?
 

deeddawg

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Any updates to have it always-on screen (dim mode) on nightstand mode yet?
Works same as it has. Bump the nightstand and it lights up, otherwise it blissfully leaves you in darkness.

If you need a constant display lighting up the room, Walmart has a bunch of $10 options.
 
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