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When your Apple Watch isn't paired to your iPhone, the number of features it has decreases dramatically. Sure, you can still record a workout and check the time, but you won't get any notifications, messages, or calls on your watch. The good news is that — in most cases — Apple Watch pairing issues can be fixed in a matter of minutes. Just follow the steps outlined below to reconnect your devices. 1. Move your iPhone closer to your Apple WatchThere's a chance your phone is simply too far away from your Apple Watch, or that it's in a bag or drawer that is blocking a clear signal. Because the watch and phone pair via Bluetooth, proximity is key. So, get them closer together and see if that alleviates the issue. When the devices are connected, the iPhone icon in the Apple Watch Control Center is green. Abigail Abesamis Demarest/Insider2. Check the settings on both devicesIf your phone has Wi-Fi or Bluetooth turned off — or if either of your devices are in Airplane Mode — they won't be able to pair. Make sure all settings are set properly to facilitate the connection. On the iPhone, you can quickly check this in the Control Center. Swipe down from the top-right corner of your screen and ensure Bluetooth and Wi-Fi are on (the icons will be blue) and Airplane Mode is off (the icon will be gray). On the Apple Watch, swipe up from the bottom of the screen to open the Control Center. The Wi-Fi and Airplane Mode icons look the same in the Apple Watch's Control Center. Abigail Abesamis Demarest/Insider3. Turn your devices off and on againThere's no doubt that you've heard this tech troubleshooting tip before, but it's a popular one for a reason. To turn off your iPhone, hold down the side lock button and volume up buttons until the slide to power off toggle appears. Slide the power button to turn the phone off. Hold the side button until the Apple logo appears to turn the phone back on. You can shut down your Apple Watch by holding down the side button (not the crown) and then swiping the power off slider. Press and hold the side button to turn the watch back on. You'll need to enter your passcode once your Apple Watch restarts. Abigail Abesamis Demarest/Insider4. Reset your Apple WatchIf you've followed all of the previous steps and you're still having issues, it's time to reset that watch. This fix should resolve the pairing issue, but it will wipe saved data off the watch, so you should back it up before doing so. In the watch's Settings app, choose General, then Reset, then Erase All Content and Settings. Erasing an Apple Watch and re-pairing it with your iPhone will take a few minutes, so only try this method if you've already ruled out everything else. Abigail Abesamis Demarest/Insider5. Unpair your iPhone and Apple Watch, then pair them againIn the Watch app on your iPhone, tap All Watches, the information button next to your Apple Watch, then Unpair Apple Watch. You can also access the Find My feature in this menu. Abigail Abesamis Demarest/InsiderNow everything should be just like new, and you'll be able to pair your Apple Watch and iPhone.
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Ready to switch from your Apple Watch Series 7 to the new Series 8 or SE? Or maybe you just need to transfer your existing Apple Watch with your new iPhone? Follow along for how to seamlessly pair a new or existing Apple Watch with iPhone without losing data – including a new process in iOS 16. Apple Watch backups happen automatically and are saved on the iPhone your Apple Watch is paired with. However, there’s no place in Settings to manually back up your Apple Watch or see when the last automatic backup was. Read on for how to make sure your Apple Watch is backed up and you’re all set to upgrade to your new one. If you’re upgrading to a new iPhone 14 (or any other new model), you’ll need to take care of that first.
Apple notes that these items are not included with Apple Watch backups: Bluetooth pairings, credit or debit cards used for Apple Pay, Apple Watch passcode, and Messages. How to pair Apple Watch with a new iPhoneNew with iOS 16 – automatic Apple Watch transferA fresh and seamless new process should show up with iOS 16 to move an existing Apple Watch from your old iPhone to your new one.
If this process doesn’t show up for you, follow the steps below…  Use an Apple Watch backup to pair a new or existing watch
Pair new Apple Watch with new iPhoneIf you need or want to pair a new Apple Watch with your iPhone or pair an existing watch as a new one:
Force an Apple Watch backupIf you’re not seeing an available backup to restore with, you might need to force a backup. Since Apple Watch backups don’t happen with every iCloud or Mac/PC backup with your iPhone, this is how Apple says to do force them:
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Michael Potuck@michaelpotuck Michael is an editor for 9to5Mac. Since joining in 2016 he has written more than 3,000 articles including breaking news, reviews, and detailed comparisons and tutorials. Michael Potuck's favorite gearHow do you unpair an Apple Watch without the old phone?How to erase your Apple Watch if you don't have your iPhone. On your Apple Watch, tap Settings > General > Reset > Erase All Content and Settings.. Type your password if prompted.. For GPS + Cellular models, choose to keep or remove your cellular plan. ... . Tap Erase All to confirm.. Why won't my Apple Watch pair with my new phone?Check the settings on both devices
If your phone has Wi-Fi or Bluetooth turned off — or if either of your devices are in Airplane Mode — they won't be able to pair. Make sure all settings are set properly to facilitate the connection.
How do I unpair my sold Apple Watch?Open the Watch app on your iPhone and tap the My Watch tab. Tap All Watches at the top of the screen. Tap the information button next to your watch's name. Tap Unpair Apple Watch, then tap the Unpair button again to confirm.
How do you pair an Apple Watch that is already connected to a phone?Bring your iPhone near your Apple Watch, wait for the Apple Watch pairing screen to appear on your iPhone, then tap Pair.. Open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone.. Tap My Watch, then tap All Watches at the top of the screen.. Tap Add Watch, then follow the onscreen instructions.. |
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