How to remove and change your Apple Watch band in a few easy steps

April 19, 2023
Technology

Released in 2015, the Apple Watch has become one of the most recognizable smartwatches on the market. With its fitness-tracking, messaging, music-listening and other technological capabilities, the Apple Watch serves as a complement to the wearer’s iPhone.

And like any watch, the Apple Watch comes with endless possibilities for customization and functionality thanks to its band.

Whether you’ve had your Apple Watch for years or just received it, here is what to know to remove and change your Apple Watch band in simple and easy steps.

How to remove your Apple Watch band

Here is how to remove your Apple Watch from its band:

Put your Apple Watch face down on a soft surface, such as a microfiber cloth.
On the back of your Apple Watch, there will be two horizontal buttons; one at the top and one at the bottom.
To remove your watch band, push down the top button and slide out the band.
Repeat the same step with the bottom button to completely remove the band.

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If you have a link band for your Apple Watch removal is a little different. Here is how to do it:

Close the butterfly closure by folding in each side until you hear and feel a click.
Hold down the quick-release button on the inside of the bracelet. You only need to hold down one.
As you hold the button, slowly separate the band into two pieces.
Now, follow the same steps as above to finish the Apple Watch band removal.

Troubleshoot your device by restarting if all else fails.

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