Which iPhone iOS version is required in order to pair with a new Apple Watch?

I want to buy an Apple Watch. Some of my research indicates I must have an iPhone 8 or later running iOS 16 in order to pair with the watch. I thought iOS 16 was still in beta. Do I really have to have iOS 16, or will iOS 15.7 still be ok with a new Apple Watch? ( I haven’t decided which model Apple Watch to buy).

iPhone 8, iOS 15

Posted on Sep 21, 2022 9:58 PM

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Posted on Sep 21, 2022 10:30 PM

Do I really have to have iOS 16, or will iOS 15.7 still be ok with a new Apple Watch?


Apple Watch Series 8 - Technical Specifications

"Apple Watch Ultra, Apple Watch Series 8, and Apple Watch SE require an iPhone 8 or later with iOS 16 or later."



I thought iOS 16 was still in beta.

iOS 16 was released on 12 September 2022.

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Sep 21, 2022 10:30 PM in response to janedoeinsuburbia

Do I really have to have iOS 16, or will iOS 15.7 still be ok with a new Apple Watch?


Apple Watch Series 8 - Technical Specifications

"Apple Watch Ultra, Apple Watch Series 8, and Apple Watch SE require an iPhone 8 or later with iOS 16 or later."



I thought iOS 16 was still in beta.

iOS 16 was released on 12 September 2022.

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Which iPhone iOS version is required in order to pair with a new Apple Watch?

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