What it takes to make sure the Apple Watch works anywhere

Syndication September 18, 2025

What it takes to make sure the Apple Watch works anywhere

Apple’s secretive labs use sci-fi-like chambers to make sure your Apple Watch can stay connected anywhere on Earth — and even in space.

A person with wavy hair checks a smartwatch by a river with a bridge in the background.

Inside Apple’s secret Apple Watch testing labs | Image Credit: Apple

At a dedicated facility near Apple’s headquarters, the company rigorously tests its flagship wearable. Inside custom-built chambers teeming with specialized equipment, every aspect of the Apple Watch’s connectivity is analyzed and refined.

CNET’s Vanessa Hand Orellana recently visited the site to learn the rigorous methods Apple employs during these tests. What she found was a trio of rooms dedicated to ensuring the Apple Watch works in nearly any scenario.

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