How to Reset Bluetooth Settings on Wearable Devices

Difficulty
Beginner
Tested on
watchOS 11.0 - Apple Watch Ultra 2
You will need
Smartphone with Bluetooth enabled, original charging cable

Step by step

  1. 1 min

    Remove the wearable from your host device

    Open the Bluetooth settings menu on your primary device. Locate the wearable in the list of paired devices and select Forget This Device to remove the existing handshake profile.

    Note: Ensure your host device is within close proximity during this process.
  2. 1 min

    Access the wearable settings menu

    Wake the screen on your wearable and navigate to the Settings application. Use the digital crown or touch screen to scroll until you locate the Connectivity or Bluetooth sub-menu.

  3. 1 min

    Initiate the network settings reset

    Select Reset Network Settings or Forget All Devices from the Bluetooth configuration menu. Confirm the action when the device prompts you to finalize the deletion of all stored pairing data.

    Note: The wearable will typically restart automatically after this process.
  4. 2 min

    Perform a fresh pairing sequence

    Place your wearable into discovery mode by following the manufacturer's specific key combination. On your host device, navigate to the Bluetooth settings and select the wearable once it appears in the Available Devices list.

    Note: Keep the devices within six inches of each other during the initial handshake.