Software bugs and connectivity issues can prevent them from working together.
Then pressContinueto begin the process.
You’ll see a pairing screen on your iPhone and a unique pairing animation on your Apple Watch.
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Point your iPhone’s camera at this pairing animation and align it with the on-screen viewfinder.
You need both for your iPhone to communicate with your Apple Watch.
During the pairing process, the Apple Watch’s screen should show the setup dialog box.
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Here’s what to do to get the devices talking again.
While on the same screen, ensure that Wi-Fi is turned on.
Next, head to your iPhone and confirm both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi are on as well.
Wait until you see the watch face.
Then, it’s time to move on to your iPhone.
Then, press the Side button again until you see the Apple logo.
To check for a software update on the Apple Watch, head toSettings > General > Software Updatein watchOS.
Likewise, you canupdate your iPhone softwareby going toSettings > General > Software Update.
On your iPhone, head toSettings > Generaland chooseTransfer or Reset iPhoneat the bottom of the list.
TapResetto reveal additional options and chooseReset data pipe parameters.
input your iPhone passcode when prompted.
To start the process, go toSettings > Generalin watchOS.
Scroll down to the bottom and selectReset.
Then, selectErase All Content and tweaks.
To complete the process, you’ll need toremove your Apple Watch’s Activation Lock.
Once you’ve wiped your Apple Watch, you’re able to hopefully re-pair it with your iPhone.
