Double Click Side Button Not Working on Apple Watch Series 4

When I try to make a purchase using the double click on my Apple Watch nothing happens other than the icon flashes to show that the button has been pushed. The purchase does not go through. As a workaround, I take the watch off and use my iPhone (double click) to make the purchase but this is frustrating.

Apple Watch Series 4

Posted on Mar 15, 2022 8:38 AM

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Posted on Mar 16, 2022 8:33 AM

Hello,


When you double press the side button on your Apple Watch the option to use Apple Pay will appear. Does the side button respond if you press and hold? This will give you the option to turn off your Apple Watch. Sometimes powering off and restarting can help.


If you're still unable to make a purchase, confirm Apple Pay is set up:

  1. "Open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone.
  2. Tap My Watch, then tap Wallet & Apple Pay.
  3. If you have cards on your other Apple devices, or cards that you recently removed, tap Add next to a card you want to add, then enter the card’s CVV.
  4. For any other card, tap Add Card, then follow the onscreen instructions.

"

Set up Apple Pay on Apple Watch - Apple Support


Cheers.


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Mar 16, 2022 8:33 AM in response to Frustrated618

Hello,


When you double press the side button on your Apple Watch the option to use Apple Pay will appear. Does the side button respond if you press and hold? This will give you the option to turn off your Apple Watch. Sometimes powering off and restarting can help.


If you're still unable to make a purchase, confirm Apple Pay is set up:

  1. "Open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone.
  2. Tap My Watch, then tap Wallet & Apple Pay.
  3. If you have cards on your other Apple devices, or cards that you recently removed, tap Add next to a card you want to add, then enter the card’s CVV.
  4. For any other card, tap Add Card, then follow the onscreen instructions.

"

Set up Apple Pay on Apple Watch - Apple Support


Cheers.


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Double Click Side Button Not Working on Apple Watch Series 4

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