How to Unzoom your Apple Watch or Turn off Zoom Completely

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Quick and easy methods for unzooming on Apple Watch

Co-authored by Kyle Smith Reviewed by Stan Kats

Last Updated: January 19, 2025 Fact Checked

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• Using Zoom Controls
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• Turn off Zoom from the Apple Watch
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• Turn off Zoom from an iPhone
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Did you accidentally zoom in too far on your Apple Watch? There are a few easy ways to unzoom your Apple Watch's screen. Double-tapping the watch display is the quickest way to turn off zoom. You can also turn off Zoom entirely if it isn’t working. This wikiHow shows you how to unzoom an Apple Watch.

Things You Should Know

• Double-tap the watch display with one finger to unzoom.
• Double-tap and hold with two fingers to adjust the zoom incrementally.
• Turn off Zoom on your Apple Watch by going to Settings > Accessibility > Zoom.

Steps

Method 1

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Using Zoom Controls

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   Double-tap on the watch display to zoom out. Double-tapping zooms the display in and out.
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   Double-tap and hold down on the screen with two fingers. This will allow you to adjust the magnification incrementally by dragging your two fingers.
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Method 2

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Turn off Zoom from the Apple Watch

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   Open Settings on your watch. The Apple Watch Settings app is a gray circle with a white gear icon inside.
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   Tap Accessibility.
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   Tap Zoom.
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   Switch off Zoom. This will completely turn off the Zoom feature on your Apple Watch. Your Apple Watch should be unzoomed, allowing you to get back to using it! You can also close any open apps as needed.
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Method 3

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Turn off Zoom from an iPhone

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   Open the Apple Watch iPhone app. It has a gray and white Apple Watch with a black background. Since your Apple Watch is paired to your iPhone, you can turn off Zoom from the Watch app.
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   Tap My Watch.
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   Tap Accessibility.
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   Tap Zoom.
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   Switch off Zoom. This will completely turn off the Zoom feature on your Apple Watch.
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• For more Apple Watch tricks, check out our complete guide to Apple Watches.
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• If you’re changing out the band, see our guide on how to remove an Apple Watch band.
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