If you own an Apple Watch and you’re planning to switch to a new iPhone or just want to unpair your watch for any other reason, you can easily unpair it from your current iPhone. In this article, we will guide you on how to unpair an Apple Watch step by step.

Before we begin, please ensure that your Apple Watch and iPhone are in close proximity, and your iPhone is connected to a Wi-Fi or cellular network.

Note that, just reseting your Apple Watch using the Watch’s menu will not remove the iCloud associated with the phone. Use the method below to also remove the iCloud activation lock.

How to Unpair an Apple Watch

1. Open the Watch app on your iPhone.
2. Tap on the “My Watch” tab.
3. Select the Apple Watch you want to unpair from the list of paired devices.
4. Tap on the “i” icon next to the watch you want to unpair.
5. Tap on the “Unpair Apple Watch” option.
6. Confirm that you want to unpair the watch by tapping on “Unpair [watch name]” again.
7. Enter your Apple ID password to disable Activation Lock.
8. Wait for the unpairing process to complete, which may take a few minutes.

Once the unpairing process is complete, your Apple Watch will be reset to its factory settings, and all data will be erased from the watch. You can now pair your Apple Watch with a new iPhone or reset it if you plan to sell or give it away.

How to unpair an Apple Watch from an old phone

1. Open the Watch app on your old iPhone.
2. Tap on the “My Watch” tab at the bottom of the screen.
3. Select the Apple Watch you want to unpair from the list of paired devices.
4. Tap on the “i” icon next to the watch you want to unpair.
5. Tap on “Unpair Apple Watch” and confirm by tapping “Unpair [watch name]”.

Once the unpairing process is complete, your Apple Watch will be reset to its factory settings, and all data will be erased from the watch. You can now pair your Apple Watch with a new iPhone or reset it if you plan to sell or give it away.

How to unpair an Apple Watch from a lost or broken phone

If your iPhone is lost and you need to unpair your Apple Watch, you have two options.

Option 1: If you have access to another iPhone:

1. Open the Watch app on the new iPhone.
2. Tap on “Start Pairing”.
3. Hold your Apple Watch near the new iPhone until you see the message “Use your iPhone to set up this Apple Watch”.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to pair your Apple Watch with the new iPhone.
5. Once the pairing is complete, follow the steps to unpair the Apple Watch from the new iPhone, as mentioned in the previous answer.

Option 2: If you don’t have access to another iPhone:

1. Go to iCloud.com and sign in with your Apple ID.
2. Click on “Find iPhone”.
3. Click on “All Devices” and select your Apple Watch.
4. Click on “Erase Apple Watch”.
5. Confirm that you want to erase the watch by entering your Apple ID password.
6. Your Apple Watch will be erased and unpaired from your lost iPhone.

Note: If you erased your Apple Watch and then find it later, you can pair it with a new iPhone by following the steps in Option 1.

How to unpair an Apple Watch without the watch

If you no longer have your Apple Watch and need to unpair it from your iPhone, you can follow these steps:

1. Open the Watch app on your iPhone.
2. Tap on the “My Watch” tab at the bottom of the screen.
3. Look for the name of the Apple Watch that you want to unpair and tap on it.
4. Tap on the (i) icon next to the watch name.
5. Tap on “Mark as Missing” to report your Apple Watch as lost or stolen.
6. Tap on “Proceed” and then confirm by tapping “Mark as Lost”.
7. This will lock your Apple Watch, and anyone who finds it will not be able to use it.
8. The Watch app will also automatically unpair the lost or stolen Apple Watch from your iPhone.

Note: If you later find your lost or stolen Apple Watch, you can use the Watch app on your iPhone to remove the lock and pair it with your iPhone again.

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How to unpair an Apple Watch to sell

If you want to sell or give away your Apple Watch, it’s important to unpair it from your iPhone and erase all data from the watch to protect your personal information. Here are the steps to unpair an Apple Watch to sell:

1. Keep your Apple Watch and iPhone close to each other.
2. Open the Watch app on your iPhone.
3. Tap on the “My Watch” tab at the bottom of the screen.
4. Select the Apple Watch you want to unpair from the list of paired devices.
5. Tap on the “i” icon next to the watch you want to unpair.
6. Tap on “Unpair Apple Watch” and confirm by tapping “Unpair [watch name]”.
7. Enter your Apple ID password to disable Activation Lock.
8. Wait for the unpairing process to complete, which may take a few minutes.
9. Once the unpairing process is complete, open the Settings app on your Apple Watch.
10. Tap on “General”, then scroll down and tap on “Reset”.
11. Choose “Erase All Content and Settings” and confirm by tapping “Erase All”.

Note: Erasing all content and settings will delete all data, apps, and settings from your Apple Watch, including any music, photos, and messages. Make sure to back up any important data before erasing your Apple Watch.

Once the reset process is complete, your Apple Watch will be in the same state as when you first bought it. You can now sell or give away your Apple Watch with confidence, knowing that all your personal information has been erased from the device.

How to unpair an Apple Watch from iCloud

1. Go to iCloud.com and sign in with your Apple ID.
2. Click on “Find iPhone”.
3. Click on “All Devices” and select your Apple Watch.
4. Click on “Erase Apple Watch”.
5. Confirm that you want to erase the watch by entering your Apple ID password.
6. Your Apple Watch will be erased and unpaired from your lost iPhone.

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Conclusion

In conclusion, unpairing an Apple Watch is a straightforward process that can be completed in a few simple steps. Just remember to backup any important data before unpairing your watch to avoid losing any important information.