Watch will not pair

I got an iPhone watch and it will not pair! Can’t receive calls orvtext


Apple Watch SE, watchOS 8

Posted on Mar 22, 2024 8:37 PM

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Posted on Mar 22, 2024 10:47 PM

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 :-)

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Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Mar 22, 2024 10:47 PM in response to Takara926

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 :-)

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