If you’ve recently upgraded your iPhone and are wondering how to pair your Apple Watch to your new device, don’t worry! It’s a simple process that won’t take long. Just follow the steps below to get your watch up and running with your new phone.
- Back up your old iPhone: Before you start pairing your Apple Watch to your new iPhone, it’s important to back up your old iPhone first. This will ensure that all your Apple Watch data is safely transferred over to your new device. You can back up your iPhone using iTunes or iCloud.
- Unpair your Apple Watch: Once your old iPhone is backed up, you can unpair your Apple Watch. To do this, open the Apple Watch app on your old iPhone and go to “My Watch” > “Apple Watch” > “Unpair Apple Watch”. Follow the prompts to complete the unpairing process.
- Turn on your new iPhone: Turn on your new iPhone and follow the prompts to set it up. Make sure you’re signed in to the same Apple ID that you used on your old iPhone.
- Pair your Apple Watch: Open the Apple Watch app on your new iPhone and follow the prompts to pair your Apple Watch. You’ll need to hold your Apple Watch and new iPhone close together to complete the pairing process. Make sure both devices are fully charged before you start.
- Restore from backup: Once your Apple Watch is paired to your new iPhone, you can restore your data from the backup you created earlier. Open the Apple Watch app on your new iPhone and go to “My Watch” > “General” > “Reset” > “Erase Apple Watch Content and Settings”. Follow the prompts to erase your watch and then restore from backup.
And that’s it! Your Apple Watch should now be paired to your new iPhone and all your data should be transferred over. If you have any issues with the pairing process, you can always contact Apple Support for help.