How to unpair Apple Watch from IPhone?

How do I unpair my Apple Watch Ultra 3 from my old iPhone (16 Pro), so I can then connect it to my new iPhone (18 Pro)? TIA

iPhone 16 Pro, iOS 27

Posted on Oct 30, 2026 2:26 PM

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Posted on Oct 30, 2026 2:30 PM

Hello,


See the following support document for steps.

click here ➜ Unpair and erase your Apple Watch - Apple Support

  1. Keep your Apple Watch and iPhone close together.
  2. On your iPhone, open the Apple Watch app.
  3. Go to the My Watch tab and tap All Watches.
  4. Tap the info button next to the watch that you want to unpair. 
  5. Tap Unpair Apple Watch. 

  6. Tap Unpair [your Apple Watch name].


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Oct 30, 2026 2:30 PM in response to AngelusGB

Hello,


See the following support document for steps.

click here ➜ Unpair and erase your Apple Watch - Apple Support

  1. Keep your Apple Watch and iPhone close together.
  2. On your iPhone, open the Apple Watch app.
  3. Go to the My Watch tab and tap All Watches.
  4. Tap the info button next to the watch that you want to unpair. 
  5. Tap Unpair Apple Watch. 

  6. Tap Unpair [your Apple Watch name].


How to unpair Apple Watch from IPhone?

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