How to turn off apple watch from iphone

Q: Can you turn off Apple Watch remotely?

If you dont have the Apple Watch with you, you cant shut it down unless you completely wait for the battery to die. The following support articles explain your options in the event of your Apple Watch being lost or stolen: If your Apple Watch is lost or stolen - Apple Support.

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No matter if you just got your wearable or haven’t had to turn it off in a while, follow along with our guide on how to turn off Apple Watch.

It’s not that common that you’ll need to turn off Apple Watch but whether you’re trying to fix a glitch or just need to shut it down fully, we’ll cover how to power off your wearable as well as how to turn it back on.

How to turn off Apple Watch

Locate the side button (oval/pill shape) next to the Digital Crown
Press and hold the side button for 3-5 seconds
Now slide the power off slider to the right (watchOS 8 and earlier)
- For watchOS 9, tap the power icon button in the top right corner, then slide the power off slider to the right
If the side button or touch screen is not working normally, you can try a force restart

If you’re still having trouble, reach out to Apple Support or head to an Apple Store or Apple Authorized Service Provider

Here’s the side button:

To turn on Apple Watch, press and hold the side button until you see the Apple logo appear.

If it doesn’t power on, place your watch on the charger
- If it doesn’t charge, try a different outlet and/or a different charger if possible
- Ideally, use the original charger that came with your watch
- Make sure your wearable and charger are both clean
If the battery is very low, a red lightning bolt will appear, that will turn green when it starts charging
Let your Apple Watch charge for at least 30 minutes

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Can you turn off Apple Watch remotely?

If you don't have the Apple Watch with you, you can't shut it down unless you completely wait for the battery to die. The following support articles explain your options in the event of your Apple Watch being lost or stolen: If your Apple Watch is lost or stolen - Apple Support.

How do I disconnect my Apple Watch from my phone remotely?

On a computer, go to iCloud.com and sign in with your Apple ID..

Go to Find My iPhone..

Select All Devices, then click your Apple Watch..

Click Erase Apple Watch. Select Next until the device is erased..

Click the remove button next to your Apple Watch..

How do I turn on my iPhone watch?

Turn on: If your Apple Watch is off, press and hold the side button until the Apple logo appears (you might see a black screen for a short time first). The watch face appears when Apple Watch is on.