So, you’ve been locked out of your Apple Watch. Maybe you forgot your passcode and entered it too many times. Maybe you didn’t realize your watch’s screen was on and you’ve been entering the wrong passcode over and over again. However it happened, the result is the same: a disturbing message that reads, “Too many passcode attempts; Reset and re-pair Apple Watch.”

That’s all well and good, except for one major problem: how do you reset an Apple Watch? If you’ve never encountered this problem before, it can be quite confusing. Apple doesn’t offer any help on the watch itself, as the reset alert doesn’t provide any instructions on how to actually reset the device. You can’t access the watch’s settings, because you’re locked out; no matter how many times you try to press the device’s two buttons, you’ll likely never see a reset option yourself. I know, because I’ve tried.

So, what do you do when you encounter such a technological glitch? Go to Google, of course. It’s not hard to initiate the reset process, but it’s nearly impossible to figure out without someone telling you how.

These steps will help you reset your watch, even if you've entered the passcode incorrectly too many times, forgotten the passcode, or can't access your iPhone.