This wikiHow teaches you how to turn on an Apple Watch. If your Apple Watch won't turn on due to a dead battery, you'll first need to charge your Apple Watch.

Steps

  1. 1
    Make sure that the Apple Watch is off. If the screen lights up with a watch dial when you raise the watch or press the Digital Crown dial on the side, the Apple Watch is on.[1]
    • You can turn off an Apple Watch by pressing and holding the oval Power button below the Digital Crown and then swiping the "Power Off" switch to the right.[2]
  2. 2
    Find your Apple Watch's Power button. It's an oval button on the right side of the Apple Watch's housing, just below the dial-shaped Digital Crown button.[3]
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  3. 3
    Press the Power button. You don't need to press and hold this button—pressing and releasing it will be enough to turn on your Apple Watch.[4]
  4. 4
    Wait for the Apple logo to appear. If you see the white Apple logo appear on the Apple Watch's screen after a few seconds, your Apple Watch is powering on.[5]
    • Your Apple Watch will usually take less than a minute to finish powering on.[6]
    • If the Apple Watch won't power on, or if you see the outline of a battery appear instead of the Apple logo, you need to charge your Apple Watch for a few minutes before trying to turn it on.[7]
  5. 5
    Enter your passcode when prompted. If your Apple Watch uses a passcode, you'll be prompted to enter it as soon as the Apple Watch finishes powering on. This will unlock the Apple Watch, making it ready for use.
    • The Apple Watch will stay unlocked as long as it is on your wrist.[8]
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Warnings

  • If you determine that your Apple Watch's battery is dead, it's best to let it charge for 10 to 15 minutes before taking it off of the charger.
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Article SummaryX

1. Press the watch's Power button.
2. Wait for the watch to power on.
3. Enter the PIN if prompted.

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