How to Fix Common Apple Watch Issues?

Apple Watch is an incredibly useful device that has revolutionized the way we use technology. It can be a great tool for tracking your fitness, connecting with friends and family, and more. However, like any other technology, it can have its share of issues. While a restart may solve some of the most common issues with your Apple Watch, different problems require more effort from you in order to fix.

To help you out, let’s look at some of the most common Apple Watch issues and how to fix them.

Troubleshooting Common Apple Watch Issues

Watch Won’t Respond When Touched or Tapped

Solution:

• If your Watch is not responding to touch, tap restart your Apple watch.
• If you have watchOS 9:

1. Press and hold the side button until you see the Power Off button in the top right corner of the display. 
2. Tap the power button, then drag the slider to restart your Watch.

• For watchOS 8 or earlier:

1. Press and hold the power button until Power off slider appears. 
2. After that, drag the slider to your right to restart your apple watch.

If you are unable to restart your Watch as it’s not responding, try force restarting the Watch. To force restart your Apple Watch, press and hold the side button and Digital Crown for at least 10 seconds. Then, when you see the Apple logo on your screen, release both buttons to complete the process. 

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Watch Isn’t Connecting to Wi-Fi Networks, Cellular Networks, and Bluetooth Devices

Solution:

Make sure that the Airplane Mode is off on your Watch, as this may prevent it from connecting to networks. Then, make sure that the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connections are enabled on your Watch by going into the Settings app and checking the corresponding settings.

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Watch Isn’t Tracking Activity Correctly or Showing Inaccurate Data

Solution:

To ensure accurate tracking with your Watch, make sure it is fitted and secured restful on your wrist. The back of the Watch should be in contact with the skin and must not be too loose; else, you may receive inaccurate tracking results.

Ensure the Fitness Training option is enabled under the Settings app and that your workouts are correctly recorded in the Activity app. Also, calibrate your Watch to improve the accuracy of tracking results. For calibrating, open the watch app on your iPhone, scroll to the Privacy option and then click Reset Fitness Calibration Data.

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Battery Is Draining Quickly or Won’t Charge Fully

Solution:

Use the original Apple Watch charger to charge the device. Third-party chargers may be incompatible with the Watch and can cause charging problems. If you are using an Apple Watch charger, try resetting it by holding down the side button and Digital Crown for 10 seconds until you see the Apple logo appear on the screen. For a comprehensive solution, refer to this article.

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Watch is Freezing or Hanging

Solution: 

This could be caused by a number of issues, so it’s best to restart your Watch and see if that solves the problem. If not, try force-quitting any apps running in the background and restarting your Watch again.

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Watch’s display doesn’t Turn on When the Wrist is Raised.

Solution: 

This issue could be related to a setting on the Watch and can be resolved with a few simple steps. On your Watch, go to Settings > General > Wake Screen and make sure the Wake Screen on Wrist Raise option is enabled.

You can check this option from your iPhone also. Open the Watch app and go to My Watch > General > Wake Screen. Ensure the Wake Screen on the Wrist Raise option is also enabled here.

Check if the Theatre Mode is on:

If Theater Mode is on, the display won’t turn on when you raise your wrist. To make sure that’s not the case, swipe up from the watch face to open Control Center. Look for the Theater Mode icon, and make sure it’s not enabled.

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Apple Watch Pairing Issues

Solution:

Pairing your Apple Watch with iPhone is relatively hassle-free, but it can be tricky if you run into issues.

1. Make sure that your Watch is near your iPhone and that both devices have Bluetooth enabled.
2. Restart your iPhone and Apple Watch by holding their respective side buttons until the Power off slider appears on the screen.
3. Erase all content and settings from your Apple Watch by going into its Settings app, selecting General, then Reset, and tapping Erase All Content and Settings.
4. Once both devices have been restarted, pair them again by selecting the Start Pairing option in your iPhone’s Watch app.

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Messages remain unread on Apple Watch Notification.

Solution:

A connectivity problem between the Watch and iPhone usually causes this issue. 

To resolve this, try restarting both devices and also make sure that Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are enabled.

To re-establish the connection between your Watch and iPhone, try unpairing first. To do this, open the Watch app on your phone and go to “My Watch”. From there, you’ll see a list of paired watches – select the one that needs to be unpaired. Tap on its corresponding “i” button followed by “Unpair Apple Watch”. Your Apple Watch will now be unpaired from your iPhone.

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Watch Can’t Detect iPhone.

Solution: 

Sometimes, this problem can occur when you put your Watch on flight mode or the Bluetooth connection is disrupted. 

To solve this, ensure the Airplane mode is turned off and the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are enabled. Consider checking the settings on your apple watch if the issue isn’t resolved with the above solution. If nothing works, try unpairing and pairing your apple watch with your iPhone.

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Bluetooth Frequently Disconnects

Solution:

Some people have faced the issue that their Apple Watch is getting disconnected from their iPhones despite being in close vicinity.

1. Try putting your iPhone on Airplane mode.
2. Wait for some time and turn it off. If there is an issue with Bluetooth connectivity, it should be resolved.
3. If this doesn’t work, make sure that your devices are not far apart and that the Bluetooth connection is strong.

In some cases, restarting your devices can also solve the issue. Restart the iPhone and Apple Watch by holding their respective side buttons until the Power off slider appears on the screen. If none of these solutions works, you might consider resetting your Apple Watch and iPhone.

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Conclusion

The above solutions should help you troubleshoot any common Apple Watch issues. However, if none of these steps resolves the issue, it could be a hardware problem, and you might want to take your device for repair or replacement. Use these tips to ensure maximum performance from your Apple Watch, and make sure you’re always connected to your iPhone. Good luck!