Can't turn on "unlock with apple watch"

Can't turn it on. Says "unable to communicate with watch", even though it is connected, I can control it from the phone, find my phone with it, etc. I have tried everything, including unpairing. This is a new iPhone 13 on an Apple Watch 6, both updated to the latest OS. Help!

Posted on Sep 28, 2021 9:54 AM

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Sep 28, 2021 9:58 AM in response to DufusDude

See this page;

If Unlock with Apple Watch isn't working on your iPhone 13

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