Have difficulty pairing an Apple Watch with your iPhone or getting the Unable to Connect to Apple Watch error message on iPhone when trying to pair? Here is how to reconnect the Apple watch.
If you are experiencing difficulty reconnecting your Apple watch with your iPhone, simply unpair your devices, then pair again. If the problem persists, you might need to unpair your phone and pair the two devices again. This is one of the ways you can fix the connection between your Apple Watch and your iPhone.
To establish a connection, you need to ensure both devices have Wi-Fi and Bluetooth enabled and are close within range. Next, try to restart your Apple Watch and iPhone. You might need to go an extra length and consider resetting your iPhone's network settings.
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You should also consider resetting your Apple Watch. This will wipe your data but you would be able to pair your iPhone. You might want to consider backing up your watch before proceeding.
If your smartwatch is not paired with your smartphone, you are missing out on the great capabilities of your watch.
How to Reconnect Apple Watch
When a watch is not paired, you would see a red iPhone image at the top left of the watch screen. Once you have Apple Watch pairing issues, be rest assured that it can be solved easily. We have listed some simple fixes to reconnect the two devices. Kindly read on;
Let the phone and watch be in close proximity
If your iPhone and Apple Watch aren't close enough, they might not connect. Kindly bring your phone close to your Apple Watch and ensure that nothing is interfering with the signal.
Ensure your settings on both devices is in check
Go to Settings on your Apple Watch and ensure Bluetooth and Wi-Fi are turned on. Also, your phone too should not have its Bluetooth turned off. Please, note that if either of the devices is in Airplane Mode, pairing won’t be possible.
Restart your devices
Try restarting your iPhone, not necessarily the Apple Watch.
Reset iPhone's network settings
You should consider resetting your network settings. Open the Settings app, tap General and find Reset. Tap Reset Network Settings and enter your password to confirm your selection. You can then retry pairing the watch.
Reset your Apple Watch
You should consider resetting your Apple Watch if the problem persists. Before you proceed, ensure you backup your Apple Watch.
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Still having issues pairing? I bet not. If you have found this guide helpful, please, endeavour to share.
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