A look at different focus modes on your iPhone’s Settings > Focus and then tap on the Plus + icon. Similarly, you may see other focus mode icons that you may have running like gaming (blue rocket) or driving mode (car). For example, music streaming apps like Spotify or Apple Music, calling app when you are on a call, navigation app icons when you are using Apple or Google Maps, and so on. You may see some app-specific icons in the status bar. Arrow pointing right: A third party app is being used to navigate.Compass red arrow: You are using the Backtrack feature.Walkie Talkie: Walike Walkie is enabled and you can be reached.Green bars: Signal strength in a cellular Apple Watch.Dots in a circle: Wireless activity is happening.Arrow symbol: An app on your Apple Watch is using GPS.Green phone: Watch is connected to the iPhone.

Reasons could include theft or iPhone being out of range. Red phone with bar: Watch is no longer paired with its iPhone.Red cross: Only on Apple Watch with cellular networks.Theater mode: Theater mode is enabled so screen won’t light up and no notifications will pass through.Press and hold the crown icon to use Watch. Purple man: Personal focus mode is enabled.Half moon: DND mode is enabled so you won’t receive calls or other notifications.Press and hold the crown button to release water and unlock Watch. Pad lock icon: Watch is locked and needs a passcode to unlock.Yellow circle: Low power mode is enabled.Red dot: You have unread notifications.

Green lightning: That means Watch is currently being charged.

Red lightning: It means Watch’s battery is low and needs to be charged.

Let’s take a look at all possible icons and symbols you may see on your Apple Watch and their meanings. The airplane icon appears in the status bar of my Watch. They are tiny in size but intimate about what app is running or which option/feature has been enabled. These icons and symbols appear at the top of your Apple Watch’s home screen. Person raising hand: Activates schooltime feature that will enable DND and block all apps and notifications except emergency services.ġ5. aA: Increase or decrease the font size in supported apps.ġ4. You can also increase and decrease your connected AirPods or any headphone’s volume.ġ3.

Ear icon: Hearing Device icon will beep gently if the noise levels in your surroundings are above the accepted threshold such that your hearing could be impacted.

Triangle with circles: That’s the AirPlay icon which allows you to choose an audio output you want to use with Watch.

Airplane icon: Enable airplane mode if boarding a flight.

Swipe left to use it as flash light in emergencies.

Torch icon: Turns Watch screen completely white so you can use it as a torch.

Water drop: Going for a swim? Use this to avoid unwanted taps due to water droplets on the screen and eject water from your Apple Watch using sound vibrations.

Here are more tips and tricks on using focus modes on iPhone.

Half moon icon: Choose to enable DND (do not disturb) or sleep modes.

Circle in a square icon: Use walkie talkie feature.

Useful when you are watching a movie or in a meeting and don’t want to be disturbed.

2 face masks: Enables theater mode which will not only enable silent mode but also keep the screen dark until you press the digital crown button.

Bell icon: Enable/disable silent mode on your Watch.

Percentage: Apple Watch’s current battery charge level.

Find my phone: Pressing this will make your iPhone ring a sound helping to locate it even in silent mode.

Long-press to choose a different Wi-Fi network.

Wi-Fi symbol: Enable or disable Wi-Fi.

Pressing the side button will open the Control Center on your Apple Watch where you can quickly enable and disable features and settings like network, sound, modes, etc. Here is the definitive guide on all Apple Watch icons and symbols and their meaning and purpose. Apple Watch has a lot of icons and symbols throughout the UI, many of which are not marked.

Raindrop icon on apple watch