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 won't my Apple Watch pair with my phone?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.
How do I pair an already paired Apple Watch?Apple Watch - Manually Pair. On the Apple Watch, press and hold the. Side button. ... . On your iPhone, tap the Watch app icon .. Tap. ... . Tap. ... . On the Watch, tap the. ... . On the iPhone, tap the Apple Watch that corresponds to the name displayed on your Apple Watch.. On the iPhone, enter the 6-digit code that is displayed on the Watch.. How do I reset Apple Watch and pair again?Keep your Apple Watch and iPhone close together until you complete these steps. Open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone, then tap the My Watch tab. Tap General > Reset. Tap Erase Apple Watch Content and Settings, then tap it again at the bottom of the screen to confirm.
How do I connect my Apple Watch to my phone screen?Hold your Apple Watch close to your iPhone
Wait for the "Use your iPhone to set up this Apple Watch" message to appear on your iPhone, then tap Continue. If this message doesn't appear, open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone, tap All Watches, then tap Add Watch.
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