I’ve just bought an Apple Watch 9 but I can’t set it up

RRR8 wrote:

I’ve just bought an Apple Watch 9 but I can’t set it up using my iPhone 8s. I already have an old Apple Watch 3 that I have been using for a few years but I thought I’d treat myself to an upgrade for my birthday. When I try to set up the new watch it says I need iOS 17 to do it the quick way. I’ve discovered that the iPhone 8 won’t support iOS 17 so I tried to use the manual method but I can’t pair my new Watch with my iPhone. It tries for a while and then it comes up with the message “pairing failed”. Should I unpair my old Apple Watch 3 first? 

You need a iphone XS or higher to use that watch. You either return the watch and get your money back, or purchase newer iphone.

Olgalue wrote:

I just bought an Apple Watch and I can’t get the time on it. Help me walk me through it.

First of all your question has nothing to do with this thread. Please start your own thread. Second of all...

Set up your Apple Watch - Apple Support

Follow the instructions in the link provided.

I just bought an Apple Watch and I can’t get the time on it. Help me walk me through it.