Need a break from notifications or just want to conserve battery? Knowing how to turn off your Apple Watch is a handy skill. It's simpler than you might think!
Here's your step-by-step guide:
1. **Find the Side Button:** Locate the elongated button on the right side of your Apple Watch. It's *not* the Digital Crown (the round, rotating dial).
2. **Press and Hold:** Press and hold the side button until the power menu appears. You'll see three options: Power Off, Medical ID, and Emergency SOS (or a toggle to access those options, depending on your watchOS version).
3. **Slide to Power Off:** Slide the 'Power Off' button (it's usually red) from left to right. Your Apple Watch will then shut down.
**Turning it Back On:**
To power your Apple Watch back on, simply press and hold the side button again until you see the Apple logo appear. Release the button, and your watch will boot up.
That's all there is to it! Now you know how to power down your Apple Watch whenever you need to.
