# How to Expel Water from Your Buddy Watch or Buddy Secure

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Follow these steps to remove water from your Buddy Watch or Buddy Secure after it's been exposed to water:

### Step 1: Activate the Screen

* Press any button on the side of the watch to turn on the screen.

### Step 2: Access the Settings Menu

* Swipe through the screen until you find the **Settings** menu, then tap on it.

### Step 3: Find Acoustic Drainage

* Scroll down to the bottom of the settings menu and select **More**.
* Then click on Acoustic Drainage.

### Step 4: Start the Drainage Process

* Tap Start to begin the water expulsion process.
* The watch will run a few cycles of sound to push out water trapped near the microphone and speakers.

### Step 5: Drainage Success

* Once the process is complete, the watch will display a message saying **Drainage Success**.

### Step 6: Dry the Watch

* After the process, dry your watch with a towel to ensure it’s fully free of moisture.

That's how you expel water from your Buddy Watch or Buddy Secure!

**Have a great day!**


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