Pairing Apple Watch to another Apple ID
I have a new phone and have to wait two weeks for Apple to recover my original ID. Want to use my apple 3watch with my 2nd Apple ID until the. How do I do this
iPhone 14
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Jaym_8
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Hello TZemler,
An Apple Watch is linked to whatever Apple ID is being used on the paired iPhone. If you want to change the Apple ID you're using, on the paired iPhone go to Settings > name at the top, then scroll to the bottom and select Sign Out. Once the old account is signed out, go ahead and sign in to the Apple ID account you want to use. If your watch is already paired with the phone, then that will automatically update the info.
If your watch is not currently paired with the phone, you can then use these steps to pair it up and link it with that Apple ID:
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.
For information about changing the band on your Apple Watch, see Remove, change, and fasten Apple Watch bands.
2. To turn on your Apple Watch, press and hold the side button until you see the Apple logo.
3. Bring your iPhone near your Apple Watch, wait for the Apple Watch pairing screen to appear on your iPhone, then tap Continue.
Or open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone, then tap Pair New Watch.
4. Tap Set Up for Myself.
5. When prompted, position your iPhone so that your Apple Watch appears in the viewfinder in the Apple Watch app. This pairs the two devices.
6. Tap Set Up Apple Watch, then follow the instructions on your iPhone and Apple Watch to finish setup.
Set up and pair your Apple Watch with iPhone
Cheers!