We’re glad you had the opportunity to complete those steps eminmv.
With having completed the steps in the previously linked article, and automatically connecting is supposed to occur. The next step would be to update watchOS and iOS on your devices. You can find the steps for updating in the following articles.
Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
Update your Apple Watch
If you continue to have issues after those steps you would then want to contact Apple. You can find their contact details online via the Get Support website.
Have a wonderful week!