First introduced in watchOS 3.2, Theater Mode is a simple but useful feature that's designed to prevent the Apple Watch's screen from activating when you raise your wrist.
It's useful in situations where the bright screen can be a distraction, such as a movie or a play, and it's also useful for those who like to sleep with their Apple Watches.
Theater Mode is available as an option in the Apple Watch Control Center, so toggling it on and off is simple.
While Theater Mode is active, you'll see an the icon at the top of the Apple Watch whenever you view the screen. To turn it off, open up the Control Center again and tap the Theater Mode button.
When Theater Mode is enabled, the screen will remain dark when you raise your wrist instead of lighting up. It will also stay dark when a notification is received, but you'll still know if you get an incoming text or other alert because haptic feedback remains on.
You'll continue to get a tap whenever there's an incoming notification when Theater Mode is turned on, and to view it, you'll need to press the Digital Crown or tap on the screen.
Tapping, pressing the Digital Crown, or pressing the side button is also how you check the time when Theater Mode is enabled.
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I mean I do really like my Apple Watch, but... :D
I do certainly think this is more of a shortcut and a quicker option at that.
[doublepost=1490682591][/doublepost] Your post is worded awkwardly. I'm not following your post here CDM. Essentially, raise to wake and silent mode are invoked with Theatre Mode, versus having to dabble through settings to disable Raise to wake. It's merely a short cut, with a new feature from the home screen.