Apple Watch se-1 · Version Status
Apple Watch se-1 End of Life Date
Apple Watch se-1 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Apple Watch se-1 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 600 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Sep 16, 2024
600 days past EOL
Latest Release
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Standard release
Release Date
Sep 18, 2020
Apple Watch se-1 series
What does Apple Watch se-1 end of life mean?
When Apple Watch se-1 reaches end of life, the maintainers stop issuing security patches for this version. CVEs discovered after the EOL date are publicly disclosed on the National Vulnerability Database with no patch available. Exploit code frequently appears on GitHub within days of disclosure.
The CVE blind spot: Most vulnerability scanners check for known CVEs but do not flag the ongoing accumulation of unpatched vulnerabilities in EOL software versions. Running Apple Watch se-1 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Apple Watch series-11 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Apple Watch se-1 reach end of life?
Apple Watch se-1 reached end of life on September 16, 2024. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Apple Watch se-1 still supported?
No. Apple Watch se-1 reached end of life on September 16, 2024 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Apple Watch se-1?
The recommended upgrade from Apple Watch se-1 is
Apple Watch series-11 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Apple Watch full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Apple Watch se-1 past EOL?
When Apple Watch se-1 reaches end of life, the maintainers stop issuing security patches. Any CVEs disclosed after the EOL date accumulate with no remediation path. Most vulnerability scanners do not flag this — it is the CVE blind spot. Organizations running EOL Apple Watch should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.