Apple Watch Series 3

I was gifted a brand new Apple Watch, Series 3, a couple years ago and have just decided to open the box and figure out how to use it. This is replacing a Fitbit tracker, so all I really hope it will do is track steps, heartrate, sleep cycle, etc. Do I have to pair it with my iPhone (SE second edition, seven months old)?

iPhone SE, iOS 17

Posted on Apr 26, 2024 4:18 PM

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Posted on Apr 26, 2024 4:27 PM

So, yes. You'd have to pair with your iPhone. Unfortunately, you won't be able to as the Apple Watch Series 3 doesn't support the newest software. So if your on iOS 17, it will not pair as the Apple Watch Series 3 can only run watchOS 8.

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