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If you have an older Apple watch and are not going to use it any more is it necessary to unpair the old watch before you pair the new one

If you have an older Apple watch and are not going to use it any more is it necessary to unpair the old watch before you pair the new one?

Apple Watch Series 5

Posted on Dec 5, 2022 2:46 PM

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Posted on Dec 5, 2022 2:48 PM

It isn't necessary, you can have multiple Apple Watches paired to a single iPhone. However, if you never plan to use the old Apple Watch again, I would advise removing it from your account, along with any older devices which you don't regularly use.

Set up and pair your Apple Watch with iPhone - Apple Support


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Dec 5, 2022 2:48 PM in response to Cynd1031

It isn't necessary, you can have multiple Apple Watches paired to a single iPhone. However, if you never plan to use the old Apple Watch again, I would advise removing it from your account, along with any older devices which you don't regularly use.

Set up and pair your Apple Watch with iPhone - Apple Support


If you have an older Apple watch and are not going to use it any more is it necessary to unpair the old watch before you pair the new one

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