I can't turn off the passcode on my Apple Watch 11.

I can't turn off the passcode on my Apple Watch 11. The disable button appears inactive. I understand the risks of disabling the passcode, but because of the tattoos on my hands, the watch constantly locks. At the same time, I don't want to lose the watch's features, which are lost when wrist recognition is disabled. The watch is paired with an iPhone 17 Pro Max. Both devices have the latest updates. I've already tried unpairing it, but that didn't help. the phone is not controlled by any organization

Apple Watch Series 11

Posted on Jan 19, 2026 11:23 AM

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Jan 19, 2026 11:57 AM in response to dariana_dariana

dariana_dariana wrote:

I can't turn off the passcode on my Apple Watch 11. The disable button appears inactive. I understand the risks of disabling the passcode, but because of the tattoos on my hands, the watch constantly locks. At the same time, I don't want to lose the watch's features, which are lost when wrist recognition is disabled. The watch is paired with an iPhone 17 Pro Max. Both devices have the latest updates. I've already tried unpairing it, but that didn't help. the phone is not controlled by any organization
https://discussions.apple.com/content/attachment/cb094941-cd97-4065-afea-e841793f4c61

Unfortunately, you're stuck in a catch 22. You can't turn off the passcode unless you turn off wrist detection, which will disable a lot of the features.


Unfortunately, if your tattoos interfere with wrist detection, the Apple Watch may not be the right tool for you.

I can't turn off the passcode on my Apple Watch 11.

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