I can't get my watch to connect to my phone what do I do

I can't get my Apple Watch to connect to my phone what do I do

Apple Watch Series 3, watchOS 8

Posted on Mar 31, 2023 6:41 PM

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Posted on Apr 1, 2023 1:08 AM

If you have iOS16 or later on the iphone, series 1 to 3 Watches are difficult to pair because of relatively low storage but…

Ensure the iphone is on iOS16.3 or later

Erase the Watch completely. Put your watch on its charger and keep it there until you complete these steps. (select the watch OS version) Erase Apple Watch – Apple Support (UK)

When pairing do not try to restore the backup, pair as a New Watch Set up your Apple Watch – Apple Support (UK)



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Apr 1, 2023 1:08 AM in response to chrissa96

If you have iOS16 or later on the iphone, series 1 to 3 Watches are difficult to pair because of relatively low storage but…

Ensure the iphone is on iOS16.3 or later

Erase the Watch completely. Put your watch on its charger and keep it there until you complete these steps. (select the watch OS version) Erase Apple Watch – Apple Support (UK)

When pairing do not try to restore the backup, pair as a New Watch Set up your Apple Watch – Apple Support (UK)



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