fitness+ error - apple watch unavailable

I struggled with this exact same problem on the iPad. I found this solution on another forum.

First -> Make sure your iPad is updated to iPadOS 14.3

Second -> Open the `Home` app and press continue to initialise it.

When you go back to the fitness app it connects to the Apple Watch when you start a workout.

I had never attempted to use the apple home app, and it appears for some reason some functionality of the home app is required for fitness + on iPad to connect to the Apple Watch.

My devices are iPad Pro (iPadOS 14.3) | Apple Watch (watchOS 7.2)

Same issue for me, but with the iPad Pro. It’s unlocked, Bluetooth is on, yet I get the same message. Have you heard of any solutions?

My iPhone has an update of 14.3. I opened the Home app on my phone and pressed continue and then went back to my Apple Fitness + app on my phone and it still did not connect to my Apple Watch so I can see my metrics when working out.

My bluetooth is on on my Apple Watch and it is unlocked.

Please let me know what else I can do so have access to my metrics while working out - with thanks.

Not for me. Same message on iPad.

December 24th and I am still getting this error. Can’t find a legitimate reason or solution anywhere. Any info would be much appreciated.