Apple Watches have become essential tech accessories for many, offering a wealth of features and functions. However, there may be times when you need to turn off your device. Whether you’re saving battery, troubleshooting, or simply need a break, turning off the Apple Watch is an easy process. Here’s how to turn off your Apple Watch in 2025 using five different methods.
Method 1: Using the Power Button
The most common way to turn off an Apple Watch is by using the power button. This method is available for all Apple Watch models. Here’s how you can do it:
- Press and Hold the Side Button:
- Locate the side button (the flat, elongated button below the Digital Crown) on your Apple Watch.
- Press and hold the side button until the power-off slider appears on the screen.
- Drag the Power Slider:
- You will see a red slider labeled “Power Off” at the top of your screen.
- Swipe the slider from left to right to power off your Apple Watch.
- Wait for the Watch to Turn Off:
- The screen will go black, and your Apple Watch will turn off completely.
Tip:
Press and hold the side button for 2-3 seconds on the Apple Watch until the Power Off slider appears. Slide to turn it off.
Method 2: Using the Apple Watch Control Center
The Control Center on the Apple Watch also provides a shortcut to quickly turn off the device. Here’s how to use it:
- Access the Control Center:
- Swipe up from the bottom of your Apple Watch screen to open the Control Center.
- Press and Hold the Power Icon:
- Locate the power icon (a small circle with a vertical line inside) in the Control Center.
- Press and hold the power icon until you see the power-off slider appear on the screen.
- Drag the Power Slider:
- Swipe the red slider to the right to turn off the watch.
Tips:
To turn off the Apple Watchs using Control Center, swipe up on the watch face, tap the Power icon, then slide to power off.
Method 3: Using the “Wake Up” Feature
Apple’s “Wake Up” feature on the Apple Watch allows you to use voice commands to turn off the watch. This method works if you have Siri enabled. Here’s how:
- Activate Siri:
- Raise your wrist or say, “Hey Siri,” to activate the voice assistant.
- Say “Turn Off My Watch”:
- Simply say, “Turn off my watch,” and Siri will confirm that it is shutting down the device.
- Wait for Shutdown:
- The watch will automatically shut down after Siri confirms the action.
Tips:
To turn off the “Wake Up” feature, go to Settings > Display & Brightness, then toggle off “Wake on Wrist Raise” to disable it.
Method 4: Using Apple Watch Settings
If you’re already in the Settings app and prefer navigating through the menus, you can also turn off your Apple Watch through the settings. Here’s the process:
- Open the Settings App:
- From your Apple Watch Home screen, tap the Settings app (the gear icon).
- Scroll Down and Select “General”:
- Scroll down through the options and tap on General.
- Select “Shut Down”:
- Scroll to the bottom of the General settings menu and tap Shut Down.
- Drag the Power Slider:
- A power-off slider will appear on the screen. Swipe the slider from left to right to turn off your watch.
To turn off the Apple Watch using Settings, go to Settings > General > Shut Down, then slide the Power Off slider to turn off the watch.
Method 5: Force Restart (Hard Reboot) – For Troubleshooting
If your Apple Watch is unresponsive or frozen and none of the regular methods are working, you can perform a force restart, also known as a hard reboot. This method should only be used when necessary as it forcibly shuts down the watch.
- Press and Hold the Side Button and Digital Crown:
- Press and hold both the side button and the Digital Crown simultaneously.
- Wait for the Apple Logo:
- Keep holding the buttons until the Apple logo appears on the screen, indicating the watch is restarting.
- Release the Buttons:
- Once the logo appears, release the buttons. The watch will go through its restart process.
- Turn It Off as Usual:
- After the restart is complete, you can proceed with turning the Apple Watch off using one of the previous methods.
Tips:
To force restart an Apple Watch, press and hold the side button and Digital Crown for about 10 seconds until the Apple logo appears, then release.
Conclusion
Turning off your Apple Watch in 2025 remains a simple task, whether you prefer using physical buttons, voice commands, or the settings app. Each of the five methods provided above ensures that you can quickly power off your watch when needed. Whether you’re conserving battery or troubleshooting an issue, you can pick the method that works best for you.
