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tawny979 Author

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I got a new iPhone and can not get my Apple Watch to pair with it

Can’t get new phone to pair with watch.

iPhone 15 Pro, iOS 17

Posted on Dec 3, 2023 6:40 PM

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TheLittles

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Posted on Dec 3, 2023 7:05 PM

tawny979 Said:

"I got a new iPhone and can not get my Apple Watch to pair with it: Can’t get new phone to pair with watch."

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Pairing an Apple Watch with an iPhone:

I. Try Updating Both Devices First:

Perhaps there are some bugs that need to be fixed. To fix these, update both.

Apple Watch: Update your Apple Watch - Apple Support
iPhone: Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

II. Attempt this Once More:

Pair them: Set up and pair Apple Watch with iPhone - Apple Support
Form There: If your Apple Watch isn't Connected or Paired with your iPhone - Apple Support

III. Having Issues, Still?

Go Here: If you can't Pair an Apple Watch with your iPhone - Apple Support

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