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The Apple Support Community will permanently close on November 20, 2026. Starting today, the site will no longer accept new posts and is available in a read-only state.
You can continue to find trusted guidance and support on the official Apple Support site.
We want to thank the community members who have contributed their time and expertise to help others with their Apple products.
How do I pair my new Apple Watch - Bluetooth on, Consumer Cellular on,
but I reach a recurring “turn on Bluetooth” message on iPhone.
iPhone 12 mini, iOS 16
To pair Apple Watches, please refer to the Apple Watch App. DO NOT try to pair it yourself with Bluetooth. The Apple Watch app will do that all for you.
Please see the step by step guide in Set up your Apple Watch - Apple Support
Pairing Apple Watch
