How to Turn Off the Apple Watch
Follow these steps to power the Apple Watch down.
How to Turn the Apple Watch On
Follow these steps to turn the Apple Watch back on again.
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.
