Updated on March 20, 2022 If you've got a new Apple Watch you need to connect to an iPhone, there are a few steps you must complete before
you can use it. This article explains how to pair a new Apple Watch to an existing iPhone automatically and manually and what to do when pairing won't work. How Do I Connect My iPhone to My Watch?If you have an existing iPhone and need to connect a new Apple Watch, follow these steps for the quickest set up: These instructions apply to an Apple Watch running watchOS 8 or higher and iPhone running iOS 15 or higher. For earlier versions of either device, the basic concepts apply, but some specific actions or onscreen buttons may be different.
How Do I Manually Pair My Apple Watch?In some cases, you can't pair the new Apple Watch to your iPhone automatically and will need to do it manually. In that case, follow these steps:
Why Is My Apple Watch Not Pairing With My iPhone?If neither option is working and you can't pair Apple Watch with iPhone, here are some potential causes and solutions:
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Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Why can't I connect my Apple Watch to my iPhone?Press and hold the Digital Crown until you see the red Reset button. Tap Reset, then tap Reset again to confirm. After Apple Watch unpairs completely, you can pair again. Remember that you'll need the Apple ID and password that were used to set up the watch.
Why won't my Apple Watch connect to my new phone?If your Apple Watch isn't pairing with your iPhone, there are a number of ways you can fix the connection. First, make sure both devices have Wi-Fi and Bluetooth enabled and are in range of each other. Then, try restarting your Apple Watch and iPhone, as well as resetting your iPhone's network settings.
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