In this guide, we show you how you can enable passcode on Apple Watch to make it more secure, as well as how to turn off Apple Watch passcode for faster access.
A passcode can beef up your Apple Watch’s security by making it harder for others to access it without your permission. You should turn on passcode if you store sensitive information like health data, messages, Apple Pay, etc, on your Watch.
Follow the steps below to turn this feature on.
Turn on Apple Watch Passcode
- On your Apple Watch, press the Digital Crown button.
- From the Home Screen, find and tap on Settings.
- Here, find the Passcode option and tap on it.
- Next, tap on Turn Passcode On and choose your desired passcode.
Turn off Apple Watch Passcode
If you want to turn off the Apple Watch passcode, then you can follow these instructions.
- Press the Digital Crown button.
- From the Home Screen, find and tap on Settings.
- Here, find the Passcode option and tap on it.
- Next, tap on Turn Passcode Off and enter your current passcode.
Enable or Disable Apple Watch Passcode from iPhone
You can also turn the passcode on or turn it off on your Apple Watch by following these steps.
Before you begin, make sure your Apple Watch is unlocked by entering its passcode. If your Apple Watch does not have a passcode yet, then proceed anyway.
- On your iPhone, launch the Watch app.
- Here, tap on the My Watch tab from the bottom.
- Tap on Turn Passcode On or Off depending on the current settings.
This is how you can enable or disable passcode on your Apple Watch. If you have any questions, then share them with us in the comments below.
