How to Swim with OnePlus Watch 3
The OnePlus Watch 3 is fully swim-ready with 5ATM + IP68 water resistance, pool and open water tracking, and automatic stroke detection.
Before Swimming
Enable Water Lock:
- Swipe down from watch face
- Tap Water Lock icon (water droplet)
- Screen locks - only crown button works
Start Swim Workout:
Crown Workout Pool or Open Water Set pool length Start
What Watch Tracks
| Pool Swimming | Open Water |
|---|---|
| Laps counted | GPS distance |
| Distance | Route map |
| Stroke type | Pace |
| SWOLF score | Heart rate |
| Pace per 100m | Calories |
Stroke Detection: Freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly.
After Swimming
Exit Water Lock:
- Press and hold crown 2-3 seconds
- Watch vibrates and ejects water from speaker
- Screen unlocks
End Workout: Crown Swipe right Finish
Post-Swim Care
- Rinse with fresh water (removes chlorine/salt)
- Dry with soft towel
- Wait 1-2 hours before charging
- Never charge while wet
Safe vs Unsafe
Safe: Pool, ocean, snorkeling, showers
Not Safe: Scuba diving, hot tubs, saunas
Daily Swimming
The OnePlus Watch 3 is designed for daily swimming. Always rinse with fresh water after pool or ocean to extend seal life.
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