Hi there! I'm Adrian, and I've been a tech enthusiast for over 20 years. I've seen Apple products evolve from the early days, and I've helped countless people navigate the sometimes-tricky world of pairing and troubleshooting. I'm happy to guide you through pairing your Apple Watch to a new phone.

Let's dive into pairing your Apple Watch with a new iPhone. It's essential to approach this process carefully to ensure you don't lose any important data. Here's a comprehensive guide:

Before You Begin: A Few Important Things

* Charge Up: Make sure both your Apple Watch and your new iPhone have plenty of battery life or, even better, are connected to their chargers.
* Software Update: It's always a good idea to have the latest software on both devices. On your iPhone, go to **Settings > General > Software Update**. On your Apple Watch, you can check for updates in the Watch app on your iPhone by going to **My Watch > General > Software Update**.
* Keep it Close: You'll want to keep your Apple Watch and new iPhone near each other throughout this process.

**Step 1: Back Up Your iPhone (Where Your Watch is Currently Paired)**

The most critical step is backing up your old iPhone, the one currently paired with your Apple Watch. This backup will contain your Apple Watch data and settings. Here's how to do it:


1. iCloud Backup: The easiest way is using iCloud. Go to **Settings > [Your Name] > iCloud > iCloud Backup** and tap Back Up Now.

2. Computer Backup (Mac or PC): Connect your old iPhone to your computer using a cable. Open Finder (on a Mac) or iTunes (on a PC), locate your iPhone, and choose the backup option.

**Step 2: Unpair Your Apple Watch from Your Old iPhone**


1. Keep Devices Close: Hold your Apple Watch and your old iPhone close together.

2. Open the Watch App: On your old iPhone, open the Watch app.

3. Go to My Watch: Make sure you're in the "My Watch" tab at the bottom of the screen.

4. Select Your Watch: At the top of the screen, tap on the name of your Apple Watch.

5. Tap the "i" Icon: You'll see a small "i" icon (information icon) next to your watch's name. Tap on it.

6. Unpair Apple Watch: Tap on "Unpair Apple Watch." You may be prompted to enter your Apple ID password.
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Confirm Unpairing: Follow the on-screen instructions to confirm the unpairing process. Your iPhone will create a new backup of your Apple Watch during this process, just in case.

**Step 3: Set Up Your Apple Watch With Your New iPhone**

Now it's time to connect your Apple Watch to your new iPhone.


1. Turn on Your New iPhone: If you haven't already, power on your new iPhone and follow the on-screen instructions to begin the setup process.

2. Language and Region: Select your preferred language and region.

3. Quick Start: During setup, you'll be asked if you want to set up your new iPhone from a backup or set it up as a new iPhone. Choose the "Set Up Manually" option. (We'll restore from your watch backup in a bit.)

4. Apple ID: Sign in with the same Apple ID that you use on your old iPhone.

5. App & Data: When you reach the "Apps & Data" screen, you should see an option to "Restore from Apple Watch Backup." Select this option.

6. Position to Pair: A pairing animation will appear on your new iPhone. Hold your Apple Watch up to the camera on your iPhone, centering the watch face in the viewfinder on your iPhone screen.
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Restore from Backup: Follow the prompts on your iPhone. You'll likely be asked to choose from a list of available backups (this is where the backup you made in Step 1 comes into play).
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Apple Watch Passcode: If prompted, enter the passcode for your Apple Watch.
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Terms and Conditions: Review and agree to the terms and conditions.
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Complete Setup: Your iPhone will complete the process of restoring your data and settings to your Apple Watch. Be patient, as this may take some time, depending on the amount of data being transferred.

Troubleshooting Tips

* Bluetooth On: Ensure Bluetooth is enabled on your new iPhone (Settings > Bluetooth).
* Close Enough: Keep your Apple Watch and iPhone close to each other.
* Restart Both Devices: Sometimes, a simple restart can resolve minor glitches.
* Check for Updates: Again, ensure both your Apple Watch and iPhone are running the latest software.
* Apple Support: If you continue to experience issues, don't hesitate to reach out to Apple Support for assistance.

Let me know if you have any other questions!

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And if you still have your old iPhone, here's how unpair your Apple Watch: Open the Watch app on your iPhone, tap the My Watch tab and then tap Apple Watch at the top. Next, tap Unpair Apple Watch and tap again to confirm.read more >>