Apple Watch Ultra 2 users have been expressing their dissatisfaction with the device’s screen brightness in low-light conditions. Complaints have surfaced on platforms like the Apple Community and Reddit, where users have voiced concerns about the screen being excessively dim, to the point where information on the smartwatch becomes unreadable. This issue is believed to be linked to problems with the ambient light sensor following the WatchOS 10 update.
The ambient light sensor’s primary function is to detect the surrounding light levels and automatically adjust the smartwatch’s brightness accordingly. However, it appears that this sensor may not be perfectly calibrated, leading many users to suspect hardware issues with their Apple Watch Ultra 2 devices.
Interestingly, this problem isn’t limited to the Apple Watch Ultra 2 alone. Some users have reported encountering similar issues with their first-generation Apple Watch Ultra, following the installation of the latest WatchOS 10.0.1 update. This strongly suggests that the root cause of the problem likely resides in the software, and users are hopeful that Apple will address it promptly.
Delving deeper into the issue, it seems to occur most frequently when transitioning rapidly from well-lit environments to darker settings, especially when the smartwatch is configured in night mode. Even when users manually attempt to increase the screen brightness, they still struggle to read the display.
It’s important to note that Apple recently introduced the Apple Watch Ultra 2, a premium smartwatch acclaimed for its remarkable brightness capabilities, with a maximum brightness of up to 3,000 nits, making it the brightest Apple Watch available to date. Additionally, the device can adjust its brightness settings to be as low as 1 nit, catering to various lighting conditions.
