Apple has an excellent selection of Apple Watches on the market, and it's showing no signs of slowing down. One of the reasons why they're so great is the major software updates they receive every year. The new features and changes really give your Apple Watch a new life, and that's what makes watchOS updates great and worth looking forward to.

Those that can't wait to get their hands on the latest watchOS updates officially, often jump the gun to get the beta software on their watches. Though, unsurprisingly, running a pre-release beta can be problematic, especially during a version's early days. So is upgrading to the latest watchOS beta something you should consider?

You'll be taking a risk with a watchOS beta

Don't brick your everyday companion

We get it, trying out new features can be very tempting. That comes with risks, especially in Apple Watch's case. That's because if the beta version is too unstable or buggy, you can't roll back to a stable build, as you can with iOS, without visiting an Apple Store or authorized repair center. So you will remain stuck in beta until Apple releases a newer, stable build. That's not to mention that some beta updates can brick your watch. While you can restore it with an iPhone, sometimes this method doesn't work. In that case, you'll have to get it repaired at an authorized place.

It's not worth the hassle

So should you install the watchOS beta? If there's an authorized repair center near you, then the risk isn't as big, since you can just get it fixed if things go wrong. However, if you can't repair it in your region, then the wiser decision would be to refrain from switching to beta. Nobody wants to travel just for the sake of reviving a dead Apple Watch.

It's also worth pointing out that even if you don't brick your watch in beta, some features might still not work. If you religiously depend on your Apple Watch in your day-to-day life, a smart idea would be to stick to a stable watchOS build.