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This How.com.vn 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.

  1. How.com.vn English: Step 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. How.com.vn English: Step 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. How.com.vn English: Step 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. How.com.vn English: Step 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. How.com.vn English: Step 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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      Tips

      • If your Apple Watch isn't on your wrist, you'll need to enter the passcode any time that you want to unlock the screen.
      • You can turn on the Apple Watch while it's on the charger.
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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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      About This Article

      How.com.vn English: Jack Lloyd
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      How.com.vn Technology Writer
      This article was co-authored by How.com.vn staff writer, Jack Lloyd. Jack Lloyd is a Technology Writer and Editor for How.com.vn. He has over two years of experience writing and editing technology-related articles. He is technology enthusiast and an English teacher. This article has been viewed 34,325 times.
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      Updated: September 14, 2021
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      Categories: Apple Watch
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      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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