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My Apple Watch is lost or stolen

Apple: “If your Apple Watch is missing, the Find My app can help you find it and protect your information.”

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Do this first

Put it in Lost Mode now

  • If your Apple Watch goes missing, you can immediately lock it using Lost Mode from your paired iPhone or iCloud.com/find.
  • On your device
  • Open Find My, tap Devices, then select your Apple Watch.
  • Tap the More button next to your watch's name.
  • Under Lost Apple Watch, tap Lost Mode.
  • Tap Continue.
  • Enter a phone number where you can be reached, then tap Next.
  • Enter a message that you want to show on the watch screen, then tap Next.
  • Tap Activate.
  • On the web
  • Sign in to iCloud.com/find with your Apple Account.
  • In the Devices menu, select your Apple Watch.
  • Select Lost Watch.
  • If your device is offline, the contact information you entered for Lost Mode will appear when your Apple Watch is back online.

Apple: If your Apple Watch is lost or stolen ↗

Then

  1. 1 Find it on a map

    • Sign in at iCloud.com/find or use the Find My app to find your watch on a map. If your watch is nearby, you can tap Play Sound to help you find it. Your watch rings until you tap Dismiss.
    • If you can't find your watch on the map, then it might not be connected to Wi-Fi, cellular, or your paired iPhone.

    Apple: If your Apple Watch is lost or stolen ↗

  2. 2 Not in Find My? Protect your account Your watch doesn't appear in Find My

    Apple: “If Find My isn't enabled on your watch before it goes missing, there is no other Apple service that can find, track, or otherwise flag your device for you.”

    • Place your Apple Watch in Lost Mode, if you haven't already.
    • Make sure that your Apple Account is secure by reviewing your Apple Account information. If you find changes that you don't recognize or didn't make, update that information and change your Apple Account password.
    • Report your lost or stolen device to local law enforcement.

    Apple: If your Apple Watch is lost or stolen ↗

  3. 3 Found it? Turn off Lost Mode

    • If you find your missing Apple Watch, tap Unlock on your watch, then enter your passcode. Lost Mode will automatically turn off, and you can start using your watch again as normal.

    Apple: If your Apple Watch is lost or stolen ↗

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