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new apple watch wont pair with iphone

new apple watch wont pair with iphone

iPhone X, iOS 16

Posted on May 11, 2023 2:01 AM

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Posted on May 11, 2023 3:07 AM

You say "new". If it is a used watch new to you, come back for more advice if you are having Apple ID problems.


Trouble Pairing, or set up Watch


First check you have no other sports watches like Fitbit that are paired to your iPhone  


Then force restart the watch. i.e. press and hold both the side button and Digital Crown for at least 10 seconds, then release both buttons when you see the Apple logo. 


Then while the watch is restarting Force Restart the iphone  


Force restart iPhone – Apple Support (UK) 


Make sure you have no VPN or VPN based adblocker in the iphone in Settings, General, VPN & Device Management.


Try again to pair the Watch. 


Then I recommend reviewing the steps in the articles below 


If you see “Unable to Verify Update” when updating Apple Watch – Apple Support (UK)


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


If you can't pair an Apple Watch with your iPhone - Apple Support  If your Apple Watch isn't connected or paired with your iPhone - Apple Support




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May 11, 2023 3:07 AM in response to eoin163

You say "new". If it is a used watch new to you, come back for more advice if you are having Apple ID problems.


Trouble Pairing, or set up Watch


First check you have no other sports watches like Fitbit that are paired to your iPhone  


Then force restart the watch. i.e. press and hold both the side button and Digital Crown for at least 10 seconds, then release both buttons when you see the Apple logo. 


Then while the watch is restarting Force Restart the iphone  


Force restart iPhone – Apple Support (UK) 


Make sure you have no VPN or VPN based adblocker in the iphone in Settings, General, VPN & Device Management.


Try again to pair the Watch. 


Then I recommend reviewing the steps in the articles below 


If you see “Unable to Verify Update” when updating Apple Watch – Apple Support (UK)


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


If you can't pair an Apple Watch with your iPhone - Apple Support  If your Apple Watch isn't connected or paired with your iPhone - Apple Support




new apple watch wont pair with iphone

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