Apple has just released the feature-packed watchOS 11.4 update to the public. While the update was initially rolled out yesterday, it was briefly pulled for unspecified reasons – possibly due to a glitch. However, just a day later, Apple has re-released the update, ensuring a stable rollout for all users.
What’s New in watchOS 11.4 Update?
Apple pushes the stable watchOS 11.4 update to compatible Apple Watch models with the 22T251 build number. The incremental upgrade for beta users weighs around 160MB in size, whereas the full upgrade requires 1GB of data for installation.
The update brings several new features and enhancements, including access to all-new emojis released with iOS 18.4. Additionally, you can now add Matter-compatible robot vacuum cleaners to the Home app. There’s also an option that allows the Sleep Wake Up alarm to break through Silence mode, and Apple has addressed an issue where watch face selection became unresponsive.
Key Changes in watchOS 11.4 Update
- Matter-compatible robot vacuum cleaners can be added to the Home app and used in scenes, automations, or with Siri commands like “Siri, clean the living room.”
- An option to allow the Sleep Wake Up alarm to break through Silence mode.
- A fix for an issue where watch face selection may become unresponsive when switching faces.
How to Install watchOS 11.4 Update
First things first, you need to update your iPhone to iOS 18.4 before proceeding with installing the update on your Apple Watch. Follow these steps to download the update:
- Open the Watch app on your iPhone.
- Tap General > Software Update.
- Select Download and Install for the watchOS 11.4 update.
That’s it! Make sure that your Apple Watch is charged at least 50% and connected to a WiFi network before starting the update.
Once the update is downloaded and transferred to your Apple Watch, the installation process will begin. After completion, your watch will restart. Once everything is done, you can start exploring the latest features and improvements brought by the watchOS 11.4 update.
