Apple Watch won’t pair with new iPhone 15 Pro
I just got my new iPhone 15 Pro and it won’t pair with my Apple Watch.
Apple Watch Series 8, watchOS 9
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I just got my new iPhone 15 Pro and it won’t pair with my Apple Watch.
Apple Watch Series 8, watchOS 9
Hello dgbader,
Thank you for reaching out to Apple Support Communities.
We found some helpful steps that can further isolate the issue:
"Unpair Apple Watch from the paired iPhone
If you have the paired iPhone, unpair your Apple Watch:
Erase Apple Watch without the paired iPhone
If you can't unpair Apple Watch because you don't have its paired iPhone, you can erase the watch.
When you erase Apple Watch instead of unpairing it, the watch is still protected by Activation Lock. Before you can pair Apple Watch again, enter the Apple ID and password that was used to set it up.
Reset Apple Watch without using a passcode
If you can't unpair or erase your Apple Watch because you’ve forgotten its passcode, you can reset the watch.
When you reset Apple Watch instead of unpairing it, the watch is still protected by Activation Lock. Before you can pair Apple Watch again, you'll have to enter the Apple ID and password that was used to set it up.
Reset Apple Watch if the pairing process stalls
If it seems like the pairing process has stalled — for example, the pairing animation remains on the screen for several minutes — resetting your Apple Watch might help:
We see you viewed this page before posting. Additional details can also be found there, if you haven't had a chance to lake a look: If you can't pair an Apple Watch with your iPhone
If the issue persists, can you provide a few more details? Which watchOS and iOS versions do you currently have? Also, what exactly happens when you attempt to pair?
Cheers!
Apple Watch won’t pair with new iPhone 15 Pro