How to pair watch to new phone

iPhone 14 Pro, iOS 16

Posted on Jan 22, 2023 12:08 PM

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Posted on Jan 24, 2023 2:47 PM

Hello tykia82,


Being able to pair your Apple Watch with a new iPhone is important. When preparing your Apple Watch to pair with a new iPhone, you'll want to begin with the steps listed below. These steps walk through preparing both devices, before you complete the steps for pairing the Apple Watch. You can find these steps, along with the next steps to complete outlined in the following article.


  1. "Update your old iPhone"
  2. "Check your Health and Activity settings"
  3. "Back up your old iPhone"
  4. "Set up your new iPhone"
  5. "Open the Apple Watch app on your new iPhone"


How to pair your Apple Watch with a new iPhone - Apple Support


Take care!

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Jan 24, 2023 2:47 PM in response to tykia82

Hello tykia82,


Being able to pair your Apple Watch with a new iPhone is important. When preparing your Apple Watch to pair with a new iPhone, you'll want to begin with the steps listed below. These steps walk through preparing both devices, before you complete the steps for pairing the Apple Watch. You can find these steps, along with the next steps to complete outlined in the following article.


  1. "Update your old iPhone"
  2. "Check your Health and Activity settings"
  3. "Back up your old iPhone"
  4. "Set up your new iPhone"
  5. "Open the Apple Watch app on your new iPhone"


How to pair your Apple Watch with a new iPhone - Apple Support


Take care!

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