Will Apple Watch 5 pair with iphone 6sPlus?

I have an iphone 6sPlus. iOS 12.4.2. Phone won't update to iOS 13. My husband bought me an Apple Watch 5. Can't seem to get them to pair. Any suggestions?

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Posted on Sep 30, 2019 2:32 AM

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Posted on Sep 30, 2019 6:03 AM

You have to upgrade the iPhone 6s Plus to iOS 13. Then you can pair with a new Apple Watch.


But be VERY SURE you have a 6s, because the new Apple Watches will Not pair with an iPhone 6 or 6 Plus or older, and the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus Cannot be upgraded to iOS 13.


If you really have an iPhone 6 Plus, I would strongly suggest you return your Apple Watch series 5 within the Apple 14 day return period for a full refund. Then you can take your time to decide when you want to get a newer iPhone. A new Apple Watch can then be purchased when you have an iPhone that will work with the Apple Watch.

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Sep 30, 2019 6:03 AM in response to honeycrisp402

You have to upgrade the iPhone 6s Plus to iOS 13. Then you can pair with a new Apple Watch.


But be VERY SURE you have a 6s, because the new Apple Watches will Not pair with an iPhone 6 or 6 Plus or older, and the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus Cannot be upgraded to iOS 13.


If you really have an iPhone 6 Plus, I would strongly suggest you return your Apple Watch series 5 within the Apple 14 day return period for a full refund. Then you can take your time to decide when you want to get a newer iPhone. A new Apple Watch can then be purchased when you have an iPhone that will work with the Apple Watch.

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