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My Apple Watch is not pairing

Apple Watch

Posted on Sep 13, 2022 11:20 PM

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Sep 17, 2022 2:08 PM in response to Seal245

Hi Seal245,


To clarify, does your Apple Watch also not power on? If so, take a look over the tips here:


If it does power on, but you're unable to pair it, what specifically happens when you try following the pairing steps here?


"Turn on, pair, and set up your Apple Watch

  1. Put your Apple Watch on your wrist. Adjust the band or choose a band size so your Apple Watch fits closely but comfortably on your wrist.
  2. For information about changing the band on your Apple Watch, see Remove, change, and fasten Apple Watch bands.
  3. To turn on your Apple Watch, press and hold the side button until you see the Apple logo.
  4. Bring your iPhone near your Apple Watch, wait for the Apple Watch pairing screen to appear on your iPhone, then tap Continue.
  5. Or open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone, then tap Pair New Watch.
  6. the Apple Watch app icon
  7. Tap Set Up for Myself.
  8. When prompted, position your iPhone so that your Apple Watch appears in the viewfinder in the Apple Watch app. This pairs the two devices.
  9. Tap Set Up Apple Watch, then follow the instructions on your iPhone and Apple Watch to finish setup."


If you've used this Apple Watch with a previous iPhone and instead are trying to pair it to a new one, follow these steps instead:


Cheers!


My Apple Watch is not pairing

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