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.
How long does it take for an Apple Watch to turn on?
I suggest that you leave your Apple Watch on the charger for
at least 2 hours
. It should start automatically during that time, once the battery is sufficiently charged.
Why is my Apple Watch screen black and wont turn on?
Both VoiceOver and Screen Curtain can make your Apple Watch's display appear black when they're turned on
. Turning these settings off can often fix the problem when your Apple Watch face is black! Open the Watch app on your iPhone and tap Accessibility -> VoiceOver. Make sure the switch next to VoiceOver is off.
How do I know my Apple Watch is charging when its dead?
The watch should start automatically when the battery has reached a sufficiently high level. You can
tap the screen at any time to check the charging status
. If the watch is sitting on the charger correctly, and the charger is plugged into the wall and power brick, then the watch will be charging.
Why does Apple Watch take so long to turn on?
All replies.
It is normal for Apple Watch to take a few minutes to start after being turned off
.
Can I turn on Apple Watch while charging?
The reason you can't use it during this is that
you won't be able to put it on while the charger is connected
. Apple knows this and has the watch go into what's called “nightstand mode” as it is charging. This means it can only display the battery level, date, and time until it is disconnected from the charger.
How long does Apple Watch take to charge and turn on?
It should take about
30 minutes
to get a good charge on the Apple Watch.
How do I wake up my Apple Watch?
Just raise your wrist. Apple Watch sleeps again when you lower your wrist. You can also wake Apple Watch by
tapping the display or pressing the Digital Crown
.
What is the red dot on my Apple Watch?
If you're wondering what the little red dot means at the top of the watch face on an Apple Watch, this is
an indicator that you have unread notifications
.
Why won't my Apple Watch turn on even though it's charged?
While it may sound silly at first, one of the biggest reasons why your new Apple Watch won't turn on is maybe because
your Apple Watch's battery has run too low or drained out
. Put your smartwatch on a charger and let it charge for some time. Once the smartwatch has got enough juice, it will boot up automatically.
How do you revive a dead Apple Watch?
How do you turn on an Apple Watch 6?
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.
Why does my Apple Watch show the Apple logo but won't turn on?
Force restart the Watch
Force Restart is a step above resetting your Watch by turning it off and on again. Since your Watch is stuck on the Apple logo, hard reboot it by pressing the Side button and the Digital Crown together. Once you see the Apple logo reappear on the screen, you can stop pressing the buttons.
How do I charge my new Apple Watch?
Should you wear your Apple Watch to bed?
It is not recommended to wear a watch to bed if it affects your sleep quality and or causes distraction
. And since many are concerned about radiations, it is worth noting that Apple Watches emit small amounts of Electromagnetic Frequency (EF), which means that you can wear it at night, but in the short-term.
How do I get my Apple Watch to turn on when I turn my wrist?
On your iPhone,
in the Watch app, go to: My Watch (tab) > General > Wake Screen > check that Wake Screen on Wrist Raise is turned on
.
Why is my Apple Watch not detecting my wrist?
Possible solutions:
On your iPhone, launch the Watch app, and then go to My Watch (Tab) > General > Wrist Detection. Turn this on if it isn't already. Additionally, make sure Bluetooth is enabled on your iPhone at Settings > Bluetooth.
Make sure your Apple Watch isn't too loose on your wrist
.
Why is my watch not connecting to my phone?
If you're having issues connecting your watch and phone, please begin by
making sure that your phone's OS version is compatible (Android 6.0+ and iOS 10.0+) and that the Wear OS by Google app is up-to-date
. Then, check if you have activated Bluetooth on your phone, disable, and re-enable it.