In this article, learn how to reset your Apple Watch and unpair it from an iPhone.
- You may unpair and reset your Apple Watch from your iPhone using the Watch app or the Watch’s settings menu.
- If you’ve sold or lost your Apple Watch, or if you’ve had an issue that necessitates a full reset, you should unpair it from your iPhone.
- You’ll still need to disable the “Activation Lock” feature before you can sell or give your Apple Watch away if you reset it without your iPhone.
You’ll need to reset and unpair your Apple Watch if you’ve sold or given away your previous one, if you’ve had an issue that necessitates a full reset, or if you simply want to clean your watch and start again.
In a few simple steps, you can do so through your iPhone’s Watch app or from the Apple Watch itself.
These are instructions for both, as well as a quick breakdown on how to disable your watch’s Activation Lock so that it can be used with another iCloud account.