If your Apple Watch won't charge or it won't turn on

Try the steps below if you need help or can't charge your Apple Watch.

See if your Apple Watch is charging

Apple Watch showing charging icon

Apple Watch showing time

Apple Watch showing charging screen

Apple Watch showing icon that indicates the watch needs to be connected to power

Apple Watch showing that the watch has been connected to power

Apple Watch showing Power Reserve mode

Get help

If you use a third-party charging stand, use the charging cable that was delivered in the box with your Apple Watch.

If your Apple Watch won't charge or you see a message on your watch that charging with this accessory isn't supported:

  1. Make sure that you plug the Apple Magnetic Charging Cable or USB-C Magnetic Fast Charging Cable all the way into the USB Power Adapter, then make sure that you plug the adaptor all the way into a power outlet.
  2. Make sure that you're using the Apple Magnetic Charging Cable or USB-C Magnetic Fast Charging Cable that came with your Apple Watch.
  3. Completely remove any plastic wrap from both sides of the charger.
    Apple Watch charging cable
  4. Make sure that the back of your Apple Watch and the magnetic charger are clean.
  5. Position the back of your Apple Watch on the charger. The charger's magnets align your Apple Watch, and you should see a green lightning boltgreen lightning bolt on the watch face.
  6. If your Apple Watch still won't charge, force it to restart. Press and hold both the side button and Digital Crown for at least 10 seconds, or until you see the Apple logo.
  7. Try a different Apple Watch Magnetic Charging Cable or USB-C Magnetic Fast Charging Cable, and a different USB Power Adapter. If your Apple Watch is out of power, you might need to wait a few minutes for the green lightning boltgreen lightning bolt to appear after you start charging your device.

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