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I don’t know how to connect my new iPhone to my watch, can I get help?

My Apple Watch will not pair with my new iPhone 15

Apple Watch SE, watchOS 9

Posted on Nov 17, 2023 7:56 AM

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Posted on Nov 17, 2023 8:04 AM

Did you unpair it from the previous phone? See this link for help if you didn't and follow the directions in the section if you no longer have your old iPhone --> How to pair your Apple Watch with a new iPhone - Apple Support


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