If the side button or Digital Crown isn't working on your Apple Watch

If the side button or Digital Crown isn't working on your Apple Watch, here are a few steps that might fix the issue. If they don't, you'll need to set up a repair.

  1. Remove any protective films or cases that might block the side button or Digital Crown.

  2. Check for debris or dirt around the side button or Digital Crown and clean your Apple Watch.

  3. If the side button or Digital Crown still isn't working, is damaged, or works intermittently, you can set up a repair:

Set up an Apple Watch repair

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