Apple Watch Restart Device
Apple Watch
Restart DeviceTry restarting your Apple Watch® for issues like freezing or slowness. This clears software issues and restores the device to its normal operation.
Restart Apple Watch
- Press and hold theSide buttonuntil the sliders appear.
- Tap thePower iconthen drag thePower Off sliderto the right.If your Apple Watch is connected to a charger, you won't be able to use the slider to power off; remove from the charger to power down.
- Once the device is off, press and hold theSide buttonuntil the Apple logo appears, then release.
Force Apple Watch to Restart
- Press and hold theSide buttonand theDigital Crownat the same time until the Apple logo appears.