How to Successfully Pair Your Apple Watch with a New iPhone

Learn step-by-step how to pair your Apple Watch with a new phone seamlessly. Troubleshooting tips included.

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Unpair from old device: On the old iPhone, open the Watch app, tap 'My Watch,' go to 'All Watches,' and unpair. Erase Apple Watch: On the Apple Watch, go to Settings > General > Reset > Erase All Content and Settings. Set up with new phone: Place the Watch near the new iPhone, follow the steps on the screen, and restore from backup if prompted. Troubleshooting: If pairing issues persist, restart both devices and try again.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What should I do if my Apple Watch won't unpair? Make sure your old iPhone is updated, then go to the Watch app, tap 'My Watch,' select 'All Watches,' and attempt to unpair again.
  2. Can I reset my Apple Watch without my phone? Yes, you can reset your Apple Watch by going to Settings > General > Reset > Erase All Content and Settings on the Watch itself.
  3. Why won't my Apple Watch connect to my new iPhone? Ensure Bluetooth is enabled on the iPhone, both devices are restarted, and they are close to each other during pairing.