Restart your Apple Watch

Learn how to turn your Apple Watch on and off, even if it isn't responding.


 

Restart your Apple Watch

  1. Press and hold the side button until you see the Power Off slider.
  2. Drag the slider to turn off your device.
  3. After your watch turns off, press and hold the side button again until you see the Apple logo.

Force restart your Apple Watch

You should force restart your device as a last resort and only if it's not responding. To force restart your Apple Watch, press and hold both the side button and Digital Crown for at least 10 seconds, then release both buttons when you see the Apple logo.

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