Having issue with connecting with my new iPhone 15 with Apple Watch

Have a new iPhone 15. I’m having trouble connecting to my Apple watch

Apple Watch Series 3, watchOS 7

Posted on Dec 5, 2023 3:03 PM

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Posted on Dec 5, 2023 3:26 PM

Hi Jazzy1958. To connect any Apple Watch to your new iPhone 15, the watch must be able to update to Watch OS 10 or later. Unfortunately, your Apple Watch 3 is not capable of updating that high. It can only update to OS 8. It's hardware is not capable of going any higher.


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