Apple Watch series-1 · Version Status
Apple Watch series-1 End of Life Date
Apple Watch series-1 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Apple Watch series-1 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 2062 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Sep 15, 2020
2062 days past EOL
Latest Release
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Standard release
Release Date
Sep 12, 2016
Apple Watch series-1 series
What does Apple Watch series-1 end of life mean?
When Apple Watch series-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 series-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 series-1 reach end of life?
Apple Watch series-1 reached end of life on September 15, 2020. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Apple Watch series-1 still supported?
No. Apple Watch series-1 reached end of life on September 15, 2020 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Apple Watch series-1?
The recommended upgrade from Apple Watch series-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 series-1 past EOL?
When Apple Watch series-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.