When Gesture Backlight is enabled, the backlight is automatically activated whenever the watch detects a wrist raise. If your wrist is turned down, the backlight will turn off. Please follow the instructions below to customize this setting on your specific watch model.
- For all watch models (excluding Pace Pro):
- Main watch menu > System > More Settings > Backlight / Gesture Backlight > Auto
- For the Pace Pro:
- Main watch menu > System > More Settings > Display > Gesture Backlight
With Auto mode, Gesture Backlight functions between the following times:
- Start Time: 1 hour earlier than the local sunset time.
- End Time: 1 hour later than the local sunrise time.
- If the Auto mode is not displaying the correct sunset/sunrise time, please start any outdoor workout on your watch and ensure the GPS signal is fully acquired. Then the Auto mode should display the correct time based on your GPS location.
If your watch has a dedicated Light button, you can press this at at time to activate the backlight (available on APEX Pro, APEX 2, APEX 2 Pro, VERTIX, VERTIX 2, VERTIX 2S).
Why is the backlight still turning on even when Gesture Backlight is disabled?
On certain watch models (PACE, PACE 2, PACE 3, PACE Pro, and APEX 42mm, APEX 46mm), even if Gesture Backlight is toggled off, the backlight is still activated if the watch receives activity alerts, notifications, or if any of the buttons are manually operated. This has a negligible effect on battery life.