To pair your Apple Watch with a new iPhone, follow these steps: Before You Start:
- Make sure you know your Apple ID and password.
- Have your Apple Watch passcode ready.
- Both your old and new iPhones should be connected to Wi-Fi.
- Ensure your Apple Watch and new iPhone are at least 50% charged.
- Update both your old iPhone and Apple Watch to the latest software versions.
- Back up your old iPhone via iCloud or your computer (this also backs up your Apple Watch data).
- Verify that Health data is included in your backup by checking iCloud settings or encrypting your computer backup to save Health and Activity content
Steps to Pair:
- Set Up Your New iPhone:
- During setup, restore from your most recent iCloud or iTunes backup that includes your Apple Watch data.
- If prompted whether to use your Apple Watch with the new iPhone, confirm by tapping Continue while your watch is unlocked and on your wrist
- Unpair Apple Watch from Old iPhone (if necessary):
- On your old iPhone, open the Watch app.
- Select your watch, scroll down, and tap Unpair Apple Watch.
- Confirm and enter your Apple ID password if required.
- This will erase your watch and create a backup on your old iPhone
- Factory Reset Apple Watch (if unpairing was not done):
- On your Apple Watch, go to Settings > General > Reset.
- Tap Erase All Content and Settings.
- Enter your passcode if prompted and confirm.
- This step is necessary because the Apple Watch can only pair with one iPhone at a time
- Pair Apple Watch with New iPhone:
- Keep your Apple Watch unlocked and on your wrist.
- Bring your new iPhone close to your Apple Watch.
- Open the Apple Watch app on your new iPhone.
- When the pairing screen appears, tap Continue.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to complete pairing.
- When asked, restore your Apple Watch from the backup to transfer your data and settings
If your iPhone does not prompt you to pair automatically, you can open the Apple Watch app and select "Pair New Watch" manually
. This process ensures your Apple Watch is successfully paired with your new iPhone while preserving your data and settings. If you encounter any issues, Apple provides troubleshooting guidance on their support site
