How to Change the Band on an Apple Watch

1. Step 1.

Determine your Apple Watch's screen size.

Apple Watch screens come in two sizes — 38mm and 42mm — so you'll need to know which version you have in order to buy the correct size of band. You can find your Apple Watch's screen size in your iPhone's Watch app:

• Open the Watch app on your Apple Watch-paired iPhone.
• Tap My Watch in the bottom-left corner of the screen.
• Look for the "mm" number below your Apple Watch's name at the top of the screen.

1. Step 2.

Buy a replacement band. make sure the band is the right size.

One size 38/40mm band fits both 38mm and 40mm size watches.

One size 42/44mm band fits both 42mm and 44mm size watches.

1. Step 3.

Place your Apple Watch face-down on a soft surface. This will prevent your Apple Watch screen from getting scratched or otherwise damaged while you replace the band.

1. Step 4.

Press down on the band release button and slide the band to the left.

1. Step 5.

Remove the other side of the band. Hold down the other band release button and slide out the other end of the Apple Watch's band. You should be left with a band-free Apple Watch.

1. Step 6.

Attach the replacement band to your Apple Watch. Make sure that the outside of the band is facing outward, then slide each side of the band into the slots in which the original band was placed. Each side of the band should click into place.

If you don't hear the band click into place, try removing it without holding down the release buttons. If it slides out, try flipping it and attaching it that way.