User level: Level 1 (4 points)I have a new Apple Watch & can’t find the theatre masks to turn down the screen for sleeping. How can I easily turn the screen light down?
Posted on Sep 15, 2026 10:36 AM
User level: Level 10 (201,695 points)Sep 15, 2026 10:46 AM in response to Boatj
You access Theatre mode in the Control center. Press the side button on the watch. If you don't see it, you may need to add it:
Use Control Center on Apple Watch - Apple Support
However, when you set up the watch to track your sleep, it does it automatically.
Set up sleep schedules on Apple Watch - Apple Support
User level: Level 10 (280,982 points)Sep 15, 2026 10:46 AM in response to Boatj
Boatj wrote:
I have a new Apple Watch & can’t find the theatre masks
See “Turn on Theater Mode“ here.
Silence notifications for extended periods on Apple Watch - Apple Support
User level: Level 10 (280,982 points)Sep 15, 2026 11:31 AM in response to Boatj
Boatj wrote:
Thanks but don’t know how to add it.
The Theater Mode control should be present by default. You have to scroll down in Control Center to see it.
If it is not there, from the article IdrisSeabright shared:
User level: Level 1 (4 points)Sep 15, 2026 11:18 AM in response to IdrisSeabright
Thanks but don’t know how to add it.
User level: Level 10 (201,695 points)Sep 15, 2026 11:35 AM in response to Boatj
Boatj wrote:
Thanks but don’t know how to add it.
That's why I posted a link to the article that gives those instructions. Did you read it?
Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256357429