Full Guide on How to Turn Off or Disable Find My on Apple Watch Easily

Samuel Spenser Published on August 13, 2025Unlock iOS3-min reading

Wondering how to turn off Find My on Apple Watch because you are selling it, passing it on, or are stuck with Activation Lock after a second-hand purchase? Whether you are preparing your watch for resale or cannot access the original Apple ID, this guide will walk you through the right methods, step-by-step, with solutions even when options are greyed out.

In this article:

Part 1. How to Turn Off Find My Apple Watch (Standard Method)
Part 2. How to Disable Find My Apple Watch from Another Device
Part 3. Fixing "Turn Off Find My Apple Watch Greyed Out"
Part 4. What Happens After Turning Off Find My
Part 5. What If You Want to Turn Off Find My

Part 1. How to Turn Off Find My Apple Watch (Standard Method)

1. Using the Paired iPhone

Using the paired iPhone to turn off Find My Apple Watch is the simplest method. Unpairing the Apple Watch not only deactivates tracking and Activation Lock but also resets the watch, preparing it for resale or troubleshooting while securely erasing personal data.

Step 1

Open the Watch application on your iPhone. Go to My Watch at the bottom to access the relevant section.

Step 2

Your Apple Watch name appears at the top of the screen. Tap on it and then on the small i button beside it.

Step 3

Select Unpair Apple Watch. If asked, provide your Apple ID password to turn off Find My and Activation Lock.

Step 4

Your watch will commence unpairing. Just tap on the Unpair Apple Watch button. Once completed, it will return to factory settings.

2. From Apple Watch Settings

When your iPhone is not accessible but the watch is available and connected to Wi-Fi, you can bypass Apple Watch Activation Lock by disabling Find My directly on the watch.

Step 1

Open the Settings app on your Apple Watch.

Step 2

Tap on your Apple ID, then iCloud > Find My.

Step 3

Find My Apple Watch should be toggled off.

Step 4

You will be asked to input your Apple ID password.

Part 2. How to Disable Find My Apple Watch from Another Device

1. Via iCloud.com

If your paired iPhone is unavailable, you can turn off Find My Apple Watch remotely through iCloud.com.

Step 1

Open a web browser and navigate to iCloud.com.

Step 2

Enter your Apple ID and password to log in.

Step 3

From the apps list, click on Find iPhone.

Step 4

On the upper part of the screen, select All Devices, then click your Apple Watch from the list.

Step 5

If the device is online, select Erase Apple Watch. After that command has been executed, click Remove from Account.

Step 6

If the device is offline, skip straight to Remove from Account and proceed.

2. Through Family Sharing (If the Watch Belongs to Another Person)

If the watch is owned by a family member and linked to their Apple ID, you will need their help to turn off Find My.

Step 1

Request the family member to open the Watch application on their iPhone.

Step 2

They should select My Watch and proceed to Disable Location Services in the described unpairing steps.

Step 3

They can also go to iCloud.com, log in, and remove the watch from the Find iPhone section.

Step 4

Once the device is removed from their account, it will be fully unlocked and ready for you to use or sell.

Part 3. Fixing "Turn Off Find My Apple Watch Greyed Out"

Determining why the option to turn off the Find My Apple Watch feature is grayed out could be due to a number of reasons. This could be a result of a lack of connectivity, outdated software, unsynchronized iCloud accounts, device configurations, or even a combination of these. The resolution of these problems is systematic.

Step 1

Check that the iPhone and Apple Watch are connected and configured to the required WLAN or cellular network.

Step 2

Confirm that both devices are working on the latest iOS and watchOS software.

Step 3

Carry out a system reboot on both devices to restore system functions.

Step 4

Sign out of iCloud, restart the phone, and sign back in. In settings, tap Organize Settings and choose your name under Sign Out.

Step 5

Turn off any Screen Time restrictions.

Step 6

Reset all settings which are found in Settings > General > Reset > Erase Apple Watch Content and Settings.

Part 4. What Happens After Turning Off Find My

Disabling Find My Apple Watch has some important consequences that you should keep in mind:

• Activation Lock is Off: The watch can now be paired with a different iPhone by anyone. This is necessary when selling or giving it away.
• Tracking is Disabled: If the watch gets lost, it cannot be located through Find My or iCloud.
• Security is Removed: The watch is more exposed as anti-theft features have been turned off, though you can still unlock iPhone with Apple Watch if the feature remains enabled.
• Ready for Resale or Transfer: There is no longer an Apple ID linked with the watch, so it is safe to be handed over to a new owner.

Part 5. What If You Want to Turn Off Find My

In cases where an Apple ID password has been forgotten, purchasing a second-hand Apple Watch that comes with an Activation Lock, or not being able to reach out to the previous owner, it may not be possible to turn off Find My Apple Watch the standard way. In such cases, imyPass iPassBye provides a trustworthy answer. This iCloud unlock tool professionally bypasses Activation Lock on Apple Watches, iPhones, and iPads for users who are credentialed out or have second-hand devices.

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Here is a step-by-step guide to using imyPass iPassBye:

Step 1

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Download and install imyPass iPassBye from its official website. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up the application.

Step 2

Open iPassBye and Plug In Your Device

Open iPassBye and click on iCloud Activation Lock Removal. Now, using a USB cable, connect your Apple Watch to the computer and press Start.

Confirm iCloud Activation Lock Bypassing

Step 3

Jailbreak Device, If Needed

During the Activation Lock Removal, iPassBye may ask for a jailbreak. The application also details how to jailbreak your device or provides the necessary tools for this step. Make sure to follow the steps as outlined.

Step 4

Activation Lock Removal

Post jailbreak, click on Start Bypassing Activation to initiate the iCloud Activation Lock Removal process. This will take a couple of minutes.

Step 5

Access Unlocked Device

After iPassBye finishes the process, your device will go through a restart, and you will have your Activation lock removed.

Conclusion

To disable Find My Apple Watch, you can use official Apple methods or third-party tools like imyPass iPassBye if you are locked out. Whichever path you take, following the right steps ensures a smooth, secure transition for your Apple Watch.

Samuel Spenser

Samuel is a senior editor from imyPass. He is an expert on password unlocking. He has over five years of experience writing tutorials on phone unlocking.