User level: Level 1 (63 points)apple watch se does not stay turned off. I do the normal press side bottom button, follow all prompts to turn off, but it then turns right back off
Posted on Oct 7, 2026 8:24 AM
User level: Level 7 (26,777 points)Oct 7, 2026 5:13 PM in response to ebertsj
The Apple Watch will automatically turn on if you place it on its charging puck.
If you are not trying to charge your watch and it turns right back on by itself, try to force restart your watch by pressing simultaneously on the crown and the side button until you see the Apple logo (about 20 seconds). Once restarted, try to turn it off as you would normally do.
User level: Level 1 (63 points)Oct 7, 2026 6:03 PM in response to 6x6
Understand charging issue, but we were not. But good tip on doing hard reset. We actually did a full unpair, wipe, and restore, and seems to be OK now. But, again, your tip should come in handy - thanks!
Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256371976