In today's guide we show you how to deactivate downtime on Apple Watch.


It's certainly frustrating when your Apple Watch unexpectedly goes into sleep time, as this restricts access to the apps you need.

This is why it is essential to know how to turn off sleep time on your Apple Watch. If you don't know how to do it, don't worry, today we bring you a step-by-step guide that will help you:

How to Turn Off Downtime on Apple Watch


Disabling Downtime via iPhone


Access Screen Time Settings: On your iPhone, navigate to Settings > Screen Time.


Locate Downtime: Within Screen Time, locate the Downtime section.


Deactivate Downtime: Toggle the switch next to Downtime to the off position. This will disable Downtime functionality on both your iPhone and Apple Watch, as they share Screen Time settings.


Alternative Method:  If your iPhone and Watch are already paired, any changes made to Downtime settings on your iPhone will automatically be reflected on your Apple Watch.

Troubleshooting Downtime Issues


Should you encounter difficulties disabling Downtime on your Watch, follow these troubleshooting steps:


Verify Device Connectivity: Ensure your Apple Watch maintains a stable connection to your iPhone via Bluetooth.


Confirm "Share Across Devices": Within the Screen Time settings on your iPhone,  verify that "Share Across Devices" is enabled. This ensures consistent settings across both devices.


Unpair and Re-Pair Devices (Optional): If the issue persists, consider unpairing your Apple Watch from your iPhone and then re-pairing them. This can sometimes resolve syncing inconsistencies.


Reset Sync Data (Last Resort): As a final resort, you can reset the sync data between your Watch and iPhone. Open the Watch app on your iPhone, navigate to General > Reset, and select "Reset Sync Data." Allow some time for the devices to resync after performing this step.


Important Note: Resetting sync data might erase some personalized settings on your Watch.

Final Considerations


If the aforementioned solutions fail to resolve the issue, you can still access essential apps on your Watch during Downtime. Here's how:


Allow Specific Apps:  On your iPhone, navigate to Settings > Screen Time > Always Allowed.


Select Watch Apps:  Choose the apps you use on your Apple Watch from this list. This will permit access to these apps even when Downtime is enabled.


With these steps, you will be able to effectively manage the downtime functionality on your Apple Watch and maintain control over your app usage during designated periods.




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