Cannot reset my iWatch

My daughter’s iWatch has been locked because of too many passcode attempts.I cannot get it to power down to reset it. I have tried sliding it, pressing it longer, harder, etc. It is on the magnetic charger.

Posted on Oct 27, 2022 06:49 AM

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Randy-12

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Posted on Oct 27, 2022 07:40 AM

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Oct 27, 2022 07:40 AM in response to Krhth22

see If you forgot your Apple Watch passcode - Apple Support

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Oct 27, 2022 09:07 AM in response to Randy-12

I did this but it is as if the screen doesn’t feel my fingers when I try to hit “restart” the second time. I press and press, but nothing happens.

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