My apple watche series 5 will not pair with my iphone 7

My new apple watch series 5 will not pair with my iphone 7

message comes up that a iphone 8 or newer is necessary, contrary to info on your website. Should I return it?


Apple Watch Series 5

Posted on Aug 2, 2023 11:06 AM

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Posted on Aug 3, 2023 12:07 PM

Hi Rbobry,


Thanks for posting in Apple Support Communities! If your Apple Watch Series 5 is running watchOS 9, this information may be helpful from the link watchOS 9 link:

watchOS 9 requires iPhone 8 or later with iOS 16 or later 


In this case, your iPhone 7 would not be compatible with the Apple Watch.


Hope that helps!

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Aug 3, 2023 12:07 PM in response to Rbobry

Hi Rbobry,


Thanks for posting in Apple Support Communities! If your Apple Watch Series 5 is running watchOS 9, this information may be helpful from the link watchOS 9 link:

watchOS 9 requires iPhone 8 or later with iOS 16 or later 


In this case, your iPhone 7 would not be compatible with the Apple Watch.


Hope that helps!

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