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Apple Watch compatibility

I'm considering buying my first Apple Watch - I'm interested in the health features of Series 9, but not sure it's compatible with my iPhone SE (iOS 16.6.1). It doesn't seem to be easy to find which watches are compatible with which phones, can anyone give any guidance?

iPhone SE, iOS 16

Posted on Oct 1, 2023 12:28 PM

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Oct 1, 2023 1:00 PM in response to aine37

Indeed you’re right. The Apple Watch 9 comes with watchOS 10. watchOS 10 requires iOS 17 or later.

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Oct 1, 2023 1:12 PM in response to aine37

Since your iPhone SE is on 16.6.1, it's a second generation or newer model, and therefore capable of 17 and compatible with the Series 9 watch.

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