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First generation iwatch compatibility and pairing/connectivity

What iPhones and iOS software are compatible with first generation iwatch?

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Posted on Dec 3, 2020 5:29 PM

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Posted on Dec 4, 2020 2:09 AM

1st gen watch will only update to watchos4 so in theory it should pair with an iphone 5 or higher with ios 10 or higher,in reality I've seen one paired to an iphone 11 but the owner said it was very difficult and took a lot of time to get the watch up and running.

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Dec 4, 2020 2:09 AM in response to StaceyNjJ02

1st gen watch will only update to watchos4 so in theory it should pair with an iphone 5 or higher with ios 10 or higher,in reality I've seen one paired to an iphone 11 but the owner said it was very difficult and took a lot of time to get the watch up and running.

First generation iwatch compatibility and pairing/connectivity

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