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How to Restart Apple Watch

Apple Watch not working properly? Restart it!

By Tyler Hayes Tyler Hayes Writer Tyler Hayes is a former Lifewire writer covering Apple, Google, Spotify, and more. Tyler has written for Fast Company, Digital Trends, and Paste, and others. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on October 27, 2020 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Smart Watches & Wearables Eco Tech Electric Vehicles Working From Home Headphones & Ear Buds Smart Home Smart Watches & Wearables Travel Tech Connected Car Tech iPods & MP3 Players

What to Know

Press/hold the side button, then swipe Power Off. Press/hold the side button again, then release when the logo appears.There's no restart button so don't bother looking for it. This article provides step-by-step instructions for restarting an Apple Watch. There is no restart button or function for the Apple Watch—only a two-step process of turning the Watch off an then on again.

How to Turn Off the Apple Watch

Follow these steps to power the Apple Watch down. Press and hold the Apple Watch’s side button, found below the Digital Crown, until you see three choices. Swipe the POWER OFF toggle. The Apple Watch will turn off when the animation disappears.

How to Turn the Apple Watch On

Follow these steps to turn the Apple Watch back on again. Press and hold the Apple Watch’s side button. Release the side button when the Apple logo appears. Manually unlock the watch by entering in your pin code, provided you have one.

Why You Should Restart Apple Watch

Turning off or restarting an Apple Watch isn't needed on a regular basis. In fact, if everything is performing as intended, you may never need to reboot the Apple Watch. If something isn't working correctly, however, a quick restart can clear up some common issues. Restarting an Apple Watch can help with the following problems: Apps are slow to launch or don’t launch at all.An app appears to be installed, but isn’t appearing.A complication is missing from the watch face.The battery is depleting much faster than normal or faster than expected.

Restart Apple Watch vs Reset Apple Watch

Restarting an Apple Watch is different than resetting it. Resetting an Apple Watch will erase all the watch's content and return it to factory settings. If you're getting rid of an Apple Watch and need to erase all the data, you'll want to reset it. You might also need to reset it if there are larger problems occurring. However, a simple restart can alleviate many of the random issues that occasionally crop up from. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Restart an iPhone 11 How to Turn Safe Mode On and Off on Android How to Fix iMessage Activation Errors How to Close Apps on an Apple Watch How to Reset iPhone 12 (Restart & Hard Reset) How to Reset an LG Phone How to Fix an Apple Watch That Won't Turn On How to Turn Off an iPhone XR How to Restart an iPhone (All Models) Apple Watch Won't Reset? How to Fix The Problem How to Reset Your Apple Watch Here's How to Fix An iPhone That Won't Turn Off How to Turn Off an iPhone 13 How to Reset Nintendo Switch How to Turn On an iPhone XR How to Silence Your Apple Watch Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies