Updated
Updated · Boy Genius Report · Jul 19
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra Turns Red in Dim Light as Auto Night Mode Activates
Updated
Updated · Boy Genius Report · Jul 19

Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra Turns Red in Dim Light as Auto Night Mode Activates

3 articles · Updated · Boy Genius Report · Jul 19

Summary

  • Samsung’s Galaxy Watch Ultra shows a red display when its built-in night mode switches on automatically in dark environments, not because the device is damaged.
  • Auto mode uses ambient-light sensors to toggle the feature on in dim settings and off again in bright light, making the watch face easier to read at night.
  • Two watch faces—Simple Ultra and Ultra Analog—support the red night mode; other built-in or downloaded faces will not trigger it.
  • Users can set night mode to Off in watch-face customization to stop the red glow, or force it to stay On 24/7.
  • Night mode is an Ultra-only feature and is not available on other Galaxy Watch models.

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