Cannot connect I watch se 2022 on my phone with 16.7.6

Scanning the code initially show an error.

“Pairing failed, …… “

iPhone out of date, this watch requires newer version?

iPhone 6s, iOS 14

Posted on Mar 15, 2024 12:46 PM

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sberman

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Posted on Mar 15, 2024 3:36 PM

An Apple Watch running current watchOS (a version of watchOS 10) requires an iPhone running iOS 17 or later to pair.

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Mar 15, 2024 3:36 PM in response to Bassforever

An Apple Watch running current watchOS (a version of watchOS 10) requires an iPhone running iOS 17 or later to pair.

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