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Apple Watch - Turn Wi-Fi On / Off

2026-10-22 17:06:34.245

Apple Watch - Turn Wi-Fi On / Off

Here's how to disconnect from your Apple Watch from connected Wi-Fi networks.
  • The steps below apply to the Apple Watch® Series 3 and newer models.
  • Your Apple Watch auto-connects to networks you have joined before that meet the 802.11b/g/n 2.4 GHz standard (i.e., not compatible with 5 GHz networks).
  1. From the Watch face screen, tap the
    Side Button
     to access the Control Center.
    If unavailable, from the Watch face screen, swipe up to access the Control Center.
    Watch face
  2. To determine if you are connected to Wi-Fi, look for the indicator in the upper-left of the Control Center screen.
    The Wi-Fi icon (upper-left) displays in place of the phone icon.
    WiFi indicators
  3. To disconnect from Wi-Fi, tap the
    Wi-Fi icon
    .
    The icon dims and your Watch disables all Wi-Fi connections.
    The Wi-Fi network disconnected from isn't rejoined unless one or more of the following takes place:
    • It turns 5 am local time
    • It is turned back on (by pressing the icon)
    • You move to a new location
    • You restart your Watch
    Wi-Fi icon