How to Connect Apple Watch to a New iPhone

Learn how to connect your Apple Watch to another iPhone with this easy step-by-step guide and tips to preserve your data.

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You can connect an Apple Watch to another iPhone, but it requires resetting the Apple Watch first. Unpair the watch from the current iPhone via the Watch app, then pair it with the new iPhone by bringing them close together and following the on-screen instructions. Note that this process will erase existing data on the watch, so backup your data beforehand.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What happens to my data when I unpair my Apple Watch? Unpairing your Apple Watch will erase all data on the watch, so it's crucial to back up your data beforehand.
  2. Can I pair my Apple Watch with multiple iPhones? An Apple Watch can only be paired with one iPhone at a time. To switch to another iPhone, you'll need to unpair it first.
  3. How do I back up my Apple Watch data? Your Apple Watch data is backed up automatically when your iPhone is backed up, either to iCloud or to your computer.

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For more guidance on using your Apple devices, check out our tutorials on pairing AirPods and troubleshooting Apple Watch issues.

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