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I can’t not connect my Apple Watch to my phone

I can’t connect my Apple Watch

Apple Watch Series 3, watchOS 7

Posted on May 5, 2021 10:50 PM

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Posted on May 6, 2021 12:21 AM

Bring your iPhone near your Apple Watch, wait for the Apple Watch pairing screen to appear on your iPhone, then tap Continue. Or open the Apple Watchapp on your iPhone, then tap Pair New Watch. When prompted, position your iPhone so that your Apple Watch appears in the viewfinder in the Apple Watch app.

Set up and pair your Apple Watch with iPhone - Apple Support


Not able to connect still? --> If your Apple Watch isn't connected or paired with your iPhone ...



Need more help?

  1. Erase your Apple Watch.
  2. Set up your new iPhone and sign in to iCloud. ... 
  3. Open the Apple Watch app on your new iPhone, then pair your watch with your new iPhone.
  4. Try to restore from a backup. ... 
  5. Follow the onscreen steps to finish setting up.
  6. Start using your Apple Watch with your new iPhone.


How to pair your Apple Watch with a new iPhone - Apple ...


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Question marked as Top-ranking reply

May 6, 2021 12:21 AM in response to viridiana64

Bring your iPhone near your Apple Watch, wait for the Apple Watch pairing screen to appear on your iPhone, then tap Continue. Or open the Apple Watchapp on your iPhone, then tap Pair New Watch. When prompted, position your iPhone so that your Apple Watch appears in the viewfinder in the Apple Watch app.

Set up and pair your Apple Watch with iPhone - Apple Support


Not able to connect still? --> If your Apple Watch isn't connected or paired with your iPhone ...



Need more help?

  1. Erase your Apple Watch.
  2. Set up your new iPhone and sign in to iCloud. ... 
  3. Open the Apple Watch app on your new iPhone, then pair your watch with your new iPhone.
  4. Try to restore from a backup. ... 
  5. Follow the onscreen steps to finish setting up.
  6. Start using your Apple Watch with your new iPhone.


How to pair your Apple Watch with a new iPhone - Apple ...


I can’t not connect my Apple Watch to my phone

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