Apple Watch Series 4 Nike Edition WiFi issue

Why is it that my Apple Watch will pull up absolutely no open or unsecured Wi-Fi connections in the area but my Apple iPhone which my Apple Watch is paired with pulls up open connections therefore my Apple Watch cannot be connected to Wi-Fi why is that?!

Apple Watch Series 4, watchOS 7

Posted on Jan 10, 2022 11:44 AM

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Posted on Jan 11, 2022 9:22 AM

Hi there TSmalley2785,


We understand you're experiencing an issue with connecting your Apple Watch to Wi-Fi. We have a resource that may help.


Check it out here: About Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and cellular on your Apple Watch


Specifically, the details below may help:

"Connect to a compatible Wi-Fi network

Your Apple Watch can connect to a Wi-Fi network: 

  • If your iPhone, while connected to your watch with Bluetooth, has connected to the network before.
  • If the Wi-Fi network is 802.11b/g/n 2.4GHz.

For example, your Apple Watch won't connect to 5GHz Wi-Fi or public networks that require logins, subscriptions, or profiles. When your Apple Watch connects to a compatible Wi-Fi network instead of your iPhone connection, the Wi-Fi icon appears in Control Center."


Regards.

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Jan 11, 2022 9:22 AM in response to TSmalley2785

Hi there TSmalley2785,


We understand you're experiencing an issue with connecting your Apple Watch to Wi-Fi. We have a resource that may help.


Check it out here: About Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and cellular on your Apple Watch


Specifically, the details below may help:

"Connect to a compatible Wi-Fi network

Your Apple Watch can connect to a Wi-Fi network: 

  • If your iPhone, while connected to your watch with Bluetooth, has connected to the network before.
  • If the Wi-Fi network is 802.11b/g/n 2.4GHz.

For example, your Apple Watch won't connect to 5GHz Wi-Fi or public networks that require logins, subscriptions, or profiles. When your Apple Watch connects to a compatible Wi-Fi network instead of your iPhone connection, the Wi-Fi icon appears in Control Center."


Regards.

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