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Q: Apple watch does not pair with bluetooth headphones

I cannot get my Apple Watch to pair with bluetooth headphones. I have attempted with platronics, liger and bose. My iPhone connects to my apple watch and my headphones connect to the iPhone and my macbook pro... Just can't get headphones and apple watch to work. When I go to the bluetooth screen is just says searching with no results displayed. I want to be able to wear my headphones without taking my phone on runs. I was able to successfully add music to my apple watch.. I just want to listen to it now.

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Posted on Mar 27, 2016 4:48 PM

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Q: Apple watch does not pair with bluetooth headphones

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  • by Jonathan UK,

    Jonathan UK Jonathan UK Mar 27, 2016 11:51 PM in response to SwampOlympics
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    Mar 27, 2016 11:51 PM in response to SwampOlympics

    Hi

     

    You may find that you need to unpair your headphones from your iPhone (or any other device that they may already be paired with) before you can pair them with your watch. If they are already paired with your iPhone, for example:

     

    - On your iPhone go to: Settings > Bluetooth.

    - Find the headphones in the list, then tap on Forget this Device.

     

    After preparing the headphones in this way, to pair Bluetooth headphones with your Apple Watch:

     

    - Put your Bluetooth headphones into discovery / pairing mode (follow the manufacturer's instructions).

    - On your Apple Watch, go to the Home screen (single press on the Digital Crown), then tap on Settings (the cog icon) > Bluetooth.

    - Your watch will now search for Bluetooth accessories that are in discovery / pairing mode.

    - Choose your Bluetooth headphones when they are shown.

    - If asked, enter a passkey or PIN.

     

    More information:

    Use Bluetooth accessories with your Apple Watch - Apple Support

    Listen to music on your Apple Watch - Apple Support

  • by Jonathan UK,

    Jonathan UK Jonathan UK Mar 27, 2016 11:52 PM in response to SwampOlympics
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    Mar 27, 2016 11:52 PM in response to SwampOlympics

    It may also help, when trying to pair your headphones with your watch, to move both devices to a different location (away from any other Bluetooth devices that may be active) and to try again there.