How do I get the 6 digit number to pair my watch. It only gives me a 5 digit number?

When I am trying to manually pair my watch it only gives me a 5 digit number but not the 6 digit needed to complete the pairing. How do I get the 6 digit number?

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Posted on Jul 8, 2016 8:05 AM

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Jul 8, 2016 2:30 PM in response to Newlife4939

Before trying again to pair your watch, it may help to close all open apps on your iPhone and then to restart both devices:


  • On your iPhone, double-click on the Home button, then swipe up on each app preview to close it;
  • Turn both devices off together, then restart your iPhone first;
    • To turn your watch off: press and hold the side button until you see the Power Off slider; drag it to turn off.
    • To turn it back on: press and hold the side button until you see the Apple logo.


You may then also be able to follow the standard pairing process, without needing to pair manually:


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How do I get the 6 digit number to pair my watch. It only gives me a 5 digit number?

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