How to pair apple watch with new Iphone
How to pair apple watch with new Iphone
Ready to upgrade from your Apple Watch Series 7 to the new Series 8, Ultra or SE? Or maybe you just need to transfer your existing Apple Watch with a new iPhone? Follow the process to seamlessly pair a new or existing Apple Watch with iPhone without losing data - including a new process in iOS 16.
Apple Watch backup happens automatically and is saved on iPhone to which your Apple Watch is paired. However, there's no place in Settings to manually back up your Apple Watch or see when the last automatic backup was.
Read on to learn how to make sure your Apple Watch is backed up and you're ready to upgrade.
If you're upgrading to a new iPhone 14 (or any other new model), you need to take care of that first.
Apple notes that these items are not included in Apple Watch backups: Bluetooth pairing, credit or debit card used for Apple Pay, Apple Watch passcode, and messages.
How to pair an Apple Watch with a new iPhone
New with iOS 16 - automatic transfer for an existing Apple Watch
A new and seamless process will appear with iOS 16 to transfer an existing Apple Watch from an old iPhone to a new iPhone your.
Make sure you set up your new iPhone and restore it with a backup, or complete the quick transfer from old iPhone
After setting up your new iPhone, make sure your Apple Watch is on your wrist (and code entered )
Find the notification on your watch to pair your watch with your new iPhone?
Choose OK
You can leave your watch on your wrist as the transfer happens - even workouts/Ring progress from earlier in the day remains after transfer
If this process doesn't show up for you, follow the steps below...
Use an Apple Watch backup to pair a new or existing watch
If you're upgrading to a new iPhone, make sure to set that up first (restore from fresh backup)
Open the Watch app on your new iPhone to start the pairing process (you can choose to add your new Apple Watch before removing your existing one too: All Watches > Add Watch if the auto pair screen doesn't pop up)
Power on your Apple Watch and look for the pairing sphere code, follow the prompts
When asked, choose to restore your new Apple Watch from a backup and choose the most recent one
If you're not seeing a backup available from your most recent iPhone backup, follow along below for how to force an Apple Watch backup
Pair new Apple Watch with new iPhone
If you need or want to pair a new Apple Watch with your iPhone or pair an existing watch as a new one:
Open the Watch app on your iPhone
Tap All Watches in the top left corner
Choose Add Watch
Follow the prompts
You should see an option to restore the backup from your previous watch to your new watch
Force an Apple Watch backup
If you're not seeing an available backup to restore, you might need to force a backup.
Since Apple Watch backups don't happen with every iCloud or Mac/PC backup with your iPhone, this is how Apple says to do force them:
Keep your paired Apple Watch and old iPhone close together
Open the Watch app on your iPhone
Tap All Watches at the top, pick your watch, then tap the 'i' on the right side
Tap Unpair Apple Watch (during the unpairing process your Apple Watch will do a fresh backup to your iPhone)
Follow the prompts to unpair your current Watch
Make a fresh backup of your old iPhone, restore that backup to your new iPhone
Open the Watch app on your new iPhone to start the pairing process of your new Watch
Power on your new Apple Watch and look for the pairing sphere code, follow the prompts
When asked, choose to restore your new Apple Watch from a backup and choose the most recent one
If you're the proud owner of an Apple Watch and you're eager to seamlessly pair it with your shiny new iPhone or vice versa, you're in the right place. This guide provides the steps to connect your Apple Watch with your new iPhone, preserving all personalized settings and data from your old device.
Apple's commitment to enhancing user experiences is evident in the effortless pairing of its devices. Whether it's answering texts, taking calls, or just checking the weather, your Apple Watch is a compact companion that mirrors the iPhone's capabilities. And now that you've unlocked that connection, you're on your way to an optimized, efficient, and enhanced digital experience.
Before you start, there are a few things you need to prepare:
your Apple ID and password, which are needed to disable Activation Lock.
Both your old and new iPhone must be connected to Wi-Fi
Apple Watch and your iPhone must be at least 50% charged.
Your Apple Watch password. If you forget it, resources are available to help you recover it.
Hold your Apple Watch and iPhone together and open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone. If your iPhone asks you to confirm that you want to use your watch, follow the onscreen steps to complete setup. If your iPhone asks you to initiate pairing, unpair your Apple Watch so you can set it up. Once set up, you can start using your Apple Watch with your new iPhone.
Compatibility Check
Before starting the connection process, it is imperative to check the compatibility of your devices. For smooth Apple Watch syncing with iPhone, make sure your iPhone is running iOS 14 or later. Also, your Apple Watch must be equipped with watchOS 7 or later. This compatibility prerequisite is met by iPhone 6s and later models.
Part 1: Disconnect Apple Watch from Old iPhone
When you connect Apple Watch to new iPhone, you must remove the Watch from your old iPhone. Don't worry about data loss because unpairing triggers an automatic backup of your Apple Watch data, facilitating a smooth transition to your new phone.
Open the Apple Watch app on your old iPhone.
Tap the "My Watch" button in the lower left corner.
Go to the "All watches" link in the top left corner.
A list of all watches connected to your iPhone will be displayed. Locate the watch you want to unpair, tap the info icon ('i') next to the watch. As shown in the figure below.
Press the 'Unpair Apple Watch' button and confirm your choice.
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process.
How to disconnect your Apple Watch from your old iPhone:
Part 2: Pair your Apple Watch with your new iPhone
Once the unpairing step is complete and your watch data is saved, you can now set up your Apple Watch. establish a connection between the Apple Watch and the new iPhone.
To connect your Apple Watch to your new iPhone:
Turn on your Apple Watch by pressing and holding the side button until the Apple logo appears.
Open the pre-installed Apple Watch app on your new iPhone.
Select 'Start Pairing'.
Position your iPhone so that the Apple Watch appears in the viewfinder that appears on your iPhone.
Once the devices recognize each other, tap "Set up Apple Watch" and follow the onscreen instructions.
Pairing your Apple Watch manually
If you're having trouble with the automatic pairing process or want to do it manually, Apple offers a workaround:
Open the Apple Watch app on your new iPhone.
Tap "Start Pairing," then tap "Pair Apple Watch Manually".
On your Apple Watch, tap the "i" icon to display their name.
Select the name of the watch on your iPhone and the six-digit code will show up on your Apple Watch.
Enter this code on your iPhone to complete the manual pairing process.
During pairing, be sure to select the "Restore from backup" option and select the most recent backup for your Apple Watch. This approach ensures that all your previous settings and data are restored.
Apple Watch Auto Switch
To improve the user experience, consider enabling the "Auto Switch" function. This feature makes it easy to automatically pair your iPhone with the Apple Watch you're wearing. To enable this feature, open the Apple Watch app on your new iPhone, go to "My Watch" > "General" > "Watch Switch" and turn on "Automatic Switch".
Troubleshooting
If you encounter problems during setup, there are several solutions. For example, if your Apple Watch is stuck on a black screen with a white Apple logo, you can restart your watch by simultaneously pressing the Digital Crown and the side button. After your watch restarts, press firmly on the screen or press and hold the Digital Crown, tap Reset, then pair your watch with your iPhone.
If you transfer your content to your new iPhone using a computer and find that the Activity and Health content is missing, you can try restoring from a computer backup of your old iPhone. Unfortunately, if you don't have an old iPhone or can't back up your iPhone, you can't restore your health and activity content.
If you need more help pairing or unpairing your Apple Watch from your iPhone, visit the official Apple Support site where more troubleshooting information is available.
By following this comprehensive guide, you've successfully linked your new iPhone to your trusted old Apple Watch, integrating them into Apple's cohesive ecosystem. This powerful combination brings real-time updates, streamlined communication, and an app store right to your wrist. It's a testament to Apple's intuitive design that brings convenience and sophistication - literally at your fingertips.