Apple announced a number of software updates foriPhone, Apple Watch, iPad andMacduring its Worldwide Developer Conference in June. New features were announced for all devices with the software updates, but it waswatchOS 10that saw the biggest change, including an update to how we use the Apple Watch, not to mention thevery cute Snoopy face.
The final build of the watchOS 10 software is available to download now. The question is however, will yourcurrent Apple Watchbe able to run the new watchOS 10 software? Here are the Apple Watch system requirements needed for watchOS 10.
Which Apple Watch models support watchOS 10?
Apple is pretty good at offering support for older devices with its software updates, and for watchOS 10, it isn’t dropping any supportcompared to watchOS 9.
That means if your Apple Watch currently runs watchOS 9, it will also be capable of running watchOS 10. The full list of compatible Apple Watch models are therefore as follows:
Will you get all the watchOS 10 features?
No, sadly not, thoughmost of the watchOS 10 featuresare available, so you’ll get the Snoopy Watch Face no matter what model you have, along with the ability tolog your moodandadd widgets. The feature that you might not get depending on what model you have is the ability to see how much time you spend in daylight. This is designed to help encourage children to spend more time outdoors in order to reduce the risk of Myopia - more commonly known as nearsightedness. To get access to this feature in watchOS 10, you will need anApple Watch SE (2nd generation), Apple Watch Series 6 or newer, theApple Watch UltraorWatch Ultra 2. There is also a new Double Tap feature that is exclusive toWatch Series 9and Watch Ultra 2.
Apple Watch Series 9
How to find what Apple Watch you have
If you aren’t sure what Apple Watch you have, don’t worry. The design hasn’t changed all that much since thedevice launched in 2015so no one would blame you for not being able to immediately recognise which Series you have. The easiest way to find out what Apple Watch you have is to follow the instructions below:
When is watchOS 10 available?
The public beta of watchOS 10 was released on 17 July 2025, followed by the final build of the software on 13 August 2025, ahead of the availability of the Apple Watch Series 9 and Watch Ultra 2 on 22 September.
