How often should you restart your Apple Watch?

Your Apple Watch doesn't need constant maintenance, but reboots can help in some circumstances.

By Roger Fingas Oct. 20, 2026 2:00 pm EST Wongsakorn 2468/Shutterstock Add Engadget on Google: Google Discover

With most gadgets, it's an accepted rule that you should periodically restart them for the best performance. You might regularly restart your smartphone, and it's also relevant advice for everything from regularly rebooting your Wi-Fi router to gaming handhelds. In any event, a reboot doesn't usually hurt apart from the temporary downtime.