Update 4/1/25: watchOS 11.4 has now officially re-launched to all users.Update 3/31/25: After initially listing watchOS 11.4 on Apples website as released, the site has since been updated to remove the update. Its unknown when it will return.Apple has released watchOS 11.4 for Apple Watch users, and while it isnt a particularly big update, it does include a few new features and at least one key bug fix. Heres whats new.Apple Watch gains new alarm option, emoji, and more in watchOS 11.4Apple Watch owners may not get as big of releases as whats found in iOS, iPadOS, and more, but every new feature counts.In watchOS 11.4, Apple has the following new features and fixes in store:Matter-compatible robot vacuum cleaners can be added to the Home app as well as used in scenes, automations, or simply say Siri, clean the living room.An option to allow Sleep Wake Up alarm to break through Silent ModeSeven new emoji added to the emoji keyboardAn issue where face selection may become unresponsive when switching facesThe support for Matter-compatible robot vacuums and new emoji are also part of Apples other updates today, such as iOS 18.4."Update: After initially listing watchOS 11.4 on its website as released, the site has since been updated to remove the update. Its unknown when it will return." View all commentsBut the new Sleep Wake Up alarm option is entirely exclusive to watchOS.Ive outlined the feature in detail here, but essentially it lets you, for the first time ever, keep your Apple Watch in Silent Mode while still getting an audible alarm.I use my Watch in Silent Mode all the time to keep notifications haptic-only, but the chance to still get woken by an audible alarm is a nice addition.Notice any other changes in watchOS 11.4? Let us know in the comments.Best Apple Watch accessoriesAdd 9to5Mac to your Google News feed. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More.Youre reading 9to5Mac experts who break news about Apple and its surrounding ecosystem, day after day. Be sure to check out our homepage for all the latest news, and follow 9to5Mac on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to stay in the loop. Dont know where to start? Check out our exclusive stories, reviews, how-tos, and subscribe to our YouTube channel