Apple Watch: screen protection - how to protect your smartwatch

As with the iPhone or iPad, the display of the Apple Watch is one of the more sensitive components. To prevent damage, the screen is protected by extra tough glass. Learn how you can additionally protect the screen of your Apple Watch from damage.

Additional protection for the display of your Apple Watch

Splits and scratches on the Apple Watch are not only annoying, but can also be expensive. There are various ways to protect the delicate display of the watch.

• A cheap protective measure are display films made of plastic. The films are attached directly to the glass screen of the smartwatch and thus protect it from minor damage.
• Alternatively, there are real glass or bulletproof glass panels, which you, like the display film, attach to the screen of the Apple Watch. The advantage of real glass protection is that the feel of the Apple Watch is preserved. In addition, the bulletproof glass panels are a lot more robust than the screen protector made of plastic.

Display broken - what you can do

If the screen of your Apple Watch no longer works properly due to scratches or a crack, you must give the smartwatch in repair. You can do this either directly in an Apple Store or at a service provider authorized by Apple. Alternatively, you can also send the watch in, contact Apple Support for this. The cost of repair depends on the model, warranty status and your AppleCare plan.