Lock Screen in Watch Mode

HurricaneWeasel

I’m new in the Suunto World. I know it has been requested multiple times: why is there still no way to lock the screen in Watch Mode?

I just came from a run with a jacket on. After ending the workout the watch (touch screen) takes input from the sweaty jacket. I don’t want to wait until the screen locked by itself, until I can put the sleeve from the jacket down again. Just let me lock it the same way as in workout mode and put the restart on long-press upper button. The oldest request I saw searching this topic is from 2019 and it has been requested on Reddit too. I’m confused, that it is not implemented jet.

gerasimos

@HurricaneWeasel same problem here man!!
https://forum.suunto.com/topic/7813/lock-button-in-time-mode-new-feature?_=1663597585457

freeheeler

@HurricaneWeasel
I would pay extra for that damn lock button!

gerasimos

@freeheeler so simple function… it’s insane
…

freeheeler

@gerasimos
if you observe what Suunto has developed in the last couple of years, the lock is simply too simple
and also with S9P the buttons are much less likely to get pressed unintendedly compared to S9B (but also less easy to press with gloves…) what makes the lock unnecessary. regarding drops on the screen after an activity, before touch gets deactivated, I personally (!) ask for it, but it seems to be an extremely rare case…

Peaks and Summits

Wonder if anyone got an update on this - wear my watch (Race) on my left arm, and buttons/crown are constantly being activated.
Such a basic thing, wondering why this is not being updated‍️

gerasimos

@Peaks-and-Summits vertical also… suunto 9 etch
2024 and no lock button.

Tieutieu

But in watch mode the watch get locked automatically after a minute ! Why a button needed ?

gerasimos

@Tieutieu for many basic reasons…
wear gloves…or a jacket…its very sensitive to accidentally presses

just for fun :
https://forum.suunto.com/topic/7813/lock-button-in-time-mode-new-feature?_=1663597585457

but its GREAT watch!!!

Tieutieu

@gerasimos you’re right it was also a problem for me on my S9b ambassador edition on which buttons were very big.
But on S9p, S9pp and vertical, there is less much chances to accidentally push buttons.

MdzOtt

Interestingly, even though I fully support the idea, recently, I did not lock the screen (by mistake) during a skiing activity (the S9B under several layers of sleeves) and the watch performed (to my surprise) without any problem. So, maybe, it is not that big of a problem.

gerasimos

@Tieutieu this is true for vertical and peak pro
i think it’s a simple and useful function to put in watch and if is necessary activate it…
Not big thing… older watches like ambit series exist the lock button.