I have the first generation Apple Watch. I am using OS 6.1.1. Every morning when I take my watch off the charger, the watch says, “sign in to iCloud”. I don’t recall if my iCloud password and Apple ID password are the same, but I type in the password and my watch is fine. Why does it have me do this every day?
Apple Watch Series 1, watchOS 6
Hi Motolady2001,
Welcome to the Apple Support Communities!
Thanks for the additional information.
"I didn’t understand how to make sure I am signed in to iCloud on my phone, though I believe I am"
Is this your current Apple ID? This is the account you are using for iCloud. If you are seeing a different Apple ID on your Apple Watch, then you need to erase your Apple Watch and set it up as new with the correct Apple ID.
Unpair and erase your Apple Watch
Set up and pair Apple Watch with iPhone - Apple Watch User Guide - watchOS 6
Take care.
My phone is an iPhone 11. Both my watch and phone are updated to the latest OS. I didn’t understand how to make sure I am signed in to iCloud on my phone, though I believe I am. The only thing I haven’t done is unpair my watch. If I do this, will I have to add my apps again, etc.?
When I went to settings and clicked on my name, the Apple ID is correct. That is the only Apple ID I know of; therefore, my watch would have the same one.
Good afternoon Motolady2001,
Welcome to the Apple Support Communities!
I understand you are being prompted to "sign in to iCloud" every day on your Apple Watch Series 1. What iPhone are you pairing this Apple Watch with? Has it been updated to iOS 13.3?
Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
"watchOS 6 is compatible with Apple Watch Series 1 and later. Upgrading to watchOS 6 requires an iPhone 6s or later running iOS 13 or later. Find your Apple Watch model."
Most people use the same Apple ID (usually their primary email address) for their iTunes & App Store purchases and for their iCloud data and backups. It sounds like this is the case for you since the password worked.
If your iPhone is updated to iOS 13.3, check your iCloud settings on your iPhone. If you are signed in to iCloud on your iPhone, you shouldn't be prompted to sign in on the Apple Watch that is paired to it. Restart your iPhone after changing any settings to refresh it and reestablish a connection to the internet. Then restart your Apple Watch.
Manage Apple ID and iCloud settings on iPhone - iPhone User Guide
How to restart your Apple Watch
You can reset the passcode for your Apple Watch if you wish. Be sure to write down your passwords and passcodes for your devices and keep this information in a safe place.
Reset the passcode on your Apple Watch
If the issue persists after making these updates, you may need to unpair your Apple Watch and pair it again to your iPhone.
Unpair and erase your Apple Watch
Please reply to this thread if you are still getting prompts to sign in to iCloud on your Apple Watch after making these changes.
Enjoy your day!
Sign into iCloud
