To reset your Apple Watch, you have several options depending on your situation:
Reset Directly on the Apple Watch
- Open the Settings app on your Apple Watch.
- Tap General.
- Scroll down and select Reset (or "Stel opnieuw in").
- Tap Erase All Content and Settings ("Wis alle inhoud en instellingen").
- Enter your passcode if prompted.
- Confirm the reset. Your Apple Watch will then be restored to factory settings but remain linked to your Apple ID and iPhone unless you unpair it
Reset Using Your Paired iPhone
- Keep your Apple Watch and iPhone close together.
- Open the Watch app on your iPhone.
- Tap the My Watch tab.
- Tap All Watches at the top left.
- Tap the info ("i") button next to the watch you want to reset.
- Tap Unpair Apple Watch.
- Enter your Apple ID password if prompted to disable Activation Lock.
- For cellular models, choose whether to keep or remove your cellular plan.
- Confirm to start the unpairing and reset process. This method also creates a backup before erasing
Reset If You Forgot Your Passcode
- Place your Apple Watch on its charger.
- Press and hold the side button until the power off slider appears.
- Press and hold the Digital Crown until you see Erase all content and settings.
- Tap Reset , then confirm.
- Wait for the reset to complete, then set up your watch again. This method erases all data but does not remove Activation Lock
These methods will restore your Apple Watch to factory settings, allowing you to set it up again or pair it with a new iPhone. If you want to fully remove Activation Lock, unpairing via the iPhone is recommended
