Watch will not pair
I got an iPhone watch and it will not pair! Can’t receive calls orvtext
Apple Watch SE, watchOS 8
I got an iPhone watch and it will not pair! Can’t receive calls orvtext
Apple Watch SE, watchOS 8
Hi Takara926,
welcome to the Appole )user-to-user) Community!
Re: Watch will not pair
We don't know which iPhone model you have, and which iOS version is installed on it,
ie: Wondering if the Watch and iPhone are compatible, or whether upgrading / updating one or both may help with compatibility.
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Watch SE (1st generation) with watchOS 8: requires iPhone 6s or later with iOS 14 or later
Newest WatchOS 8 version is watchOS 8.8.1
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To use Watch SE with watch OS 9: requires iPhone 8 or later with iOS 16 or later
Newest WatchOS 9 version: watchOS 9.6.3
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Watch SE with watchOS 10 requires iPhone XS, iPhone XR or later with iOS 17
Newest WatchOS version is watchOS 10.4
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Wondering if the phone and watch have been paired before or not:
Have a look at the situations below, and see if one (or more) is just right for your particular situation:
If the watch hasn't been set up: How to: Set up your Apple Watch - Apple Support
If the Watch has been connected with the phone before:
What to do: If your Apple Watch isn't connected or paired with your iPhone - Apple Support
if this is the first time you have tried to pair them
Set up and pair your Apple Watch with iPhone - Apple Support
If it is a new iPhone to the Watch (ie: a watch that has been paired with other iPhones.)
How to pair your Apple Watch with a new iPhone - Apple Support
What to do: If you can't pair an Apple Watch with your iPhone - Apple Support
If needed: You might want to reach out to the Apple Watch Support Team.
There is a "Get Support" link (scroll to the very bottom) on their webpage (link below)
Apple Watch - Official Apple Support
All the best :-)
Hi Takara926,
welcome to the Appole )user-to-user) Community!
Re: Watch will not pair
We don't know which iPhone model you have, and which iOS version is installed on it,
ie: Wondering if the Watch and iPhone are compatible, or whether upgrading / updating one or both may help with compatibility.
______________________
Watch SE (1st generation) with watchOS 8: requires iPhone 6s or later with iOS 14 or later
Newest WatchOS 8 version is watchOS 8.8.1
_______________________
To use Watch SE with watch OS 9: requires iPhone 8 or later with iOS 16 or later
Newest WatchOS 9 version: watchOS 9.6.3
_______________________
Watch SE with watchOS 10 requires iPhone XS, iPhone XR or later with iOS 17
Newest WatchOS version is watchOS 10.4
____________________________________________________________________
Wondering if the phone and watch have been paired before or not:
Have a look at the situations below, and see if one (or more) is just right for your particular situation:
If the watch hasn't been set up: How to: Set up your Apple Watch - Apple Support
If the Watch has been connected with the phone before:
What to do: If your Apple Watch isn't connected or paired with your iPhone - Apple Support
if this is the first time you have tried to pair them
Set up and pair your Apple Watch with iPhone - Apple Support
If it is a new iPhone to the Watch (ie: a watch that has been paired with other iPhones.)
How to pair your Apple Watch with a new iPhone - Apple Support
What to do: If you can't pair an Apple Watch with your iPhone - Apple Support
If needed: You might want to reach out to the Apple Watch Support Team.
There is a "Get Support" link (scroll to the very bottom) on their webpage (link below)
Apple Watch - Official Apple Support
All the best :-)
Watch will not pair