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All data on your Apple Watch will be erased if you unpair it. If you don’t have access to your iPhone, the backup may not contain the most recent information. You can connect your Apple Watch again and set it up from a backup when you’re ready..
Why my Apple Watch is not pairing?
Try to connect your Apple Watch and iPhone again
On your iPhone, make sure that Airplane Mode is off and that Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are on. To check, open Control Center. If you see the Airplane Mode icon on your watch face, Airplane Mode is on. Open Control Center, then turn off Airplane Mode.
How do I unpair my Apple Watch from my old iPhone?
On your iPhone, in the Watch app, go to: My Watch (tab) > tap on the name of the watch (at the top) > tap on the “i” icon next to the watch > if the button is shown, tap on Unpair Apple Watch and follow the further instructions.
Why won’t my watch connect to my phone?
If you’re having issues connecting your watch and phone, please begin by making sure that your phone’s OS version is compatible (Android 6.0+ and iOS 10.0+) and that the Wear OS by Google app is up-to-date. Then, check if you have activated Bluetooth on your phone, disable, and re-enable it.
How do you unpair an Apple Watch without the old phone?
If you need to erase and unpair your Apple Watch without your iPhone, you can log on to icloud.com and remove your Apple Watch under Settings → My Devices.
What is the point of having an Apple Watch?
It’s the ultimate device for a healthy life. Apple Watch can do what your other devices can’t because it’s on your wrist. When you wear it, you get a fitness partner that measures all the ways you move, meaningful health insights, and a connection to the people and things you care about most.
How do I reset my Apple Watch without an Apple ID and previous owner?
The following explains how to do that.
- Launch the Settings app on your Apple Watch and tap the General option.
- Select the Reset option and tap on Erase All Content and Settings.
- Your Apple Watch will ask you to input your passcode.
- Tap the Erase All option and your Apple Watch will begin to reset.
How do I connect my Apple Watch to Wi-Fi before pairing?
Connect your Apple Watch to Wi-Fi
- Open the Settings app on your Apple Watch.
- Tap Wi-Fi. Your device automatically searches for networks.
- Tap the name of the network that you want to join.
- If asked, enter the password using Scribble or the Apple Watch keyboard.
- Tap Join.
How do I pair my Apple Watch without Wi-Fi? Apple Watch GPS + Cellular models can connect to cellular. With a cellular connection, you can make calls and use data or apps when you don’t have your iPhone or Wi-Fi.
Use a cellular network
- Touch and hold the bottom of the screen.
- Wait for Control Center to show, then swipe up.
- Check the Cellular button .
How do I reset my Apple Watch after unpairing?
Reset and unpair an Apple Watch without your iPhone
- Swipe through the apps on your Apple Watch to find the Settings app.
- Open the Settings app and scroll down to “General.” It also has a gear icon, how convenient!
- Scroll down and select “Reset.” You can find it at the bottom of the list.
Should I unpair my old Apple Watch before pairing a new one?
Unless you’re keeping both Watches, you need to unpair your old one. Once that’s done, however, your old Watch has been cut free from your iPhone, and you can give it away or sell it as you need.
How do I remove previous owner Apple ID from Apple Watch?
– Enter their Apple ID and password on your device, or; – Turn the feature off via https://www.icloud.com (sign in with their Apple ID > Settings > My Devices > Click on Apple Watch > Remove it by clicking on the “X” and then on Remove).
How do I get my Apple Watch off my broken phone?
Open Find My iPhone and select All Devices (at the top). Then click your Apple Watch, select ‘Erase Apple Watch’, and select Next until the device is erased. Finally click “X” next to remove your Apple Watch.
How do I update my Apple Watch after resetting it?
But Apple says there is a way to get around this issue. The solution is to reset your Apple Watch, wiping all data and settings, before updating.
To install the latest watchOS update, follow these steps:
- Open the Watch app on your iPhone.
- Under the My Watch tab, tap General.
- Tap Software Update.
Is an Apple Watch also a phone? The Apple Watch is not a device intended to replace your phone; it’s intended to augment it. It takes all the incoming notifications, alerts, and messages, and funnels them down into a screen about the size of a potato chip. It gives you the Cliffs Notes version of your mobile experience.
Do you need a SIM card for Apple Watch? Apple Watch (GPS + Cellular) has an eSIM (embedded SIM) in it so there’s no need to get a SIM card or transfer the SIM from another device. When you pair your Apple Watch to your iPhone, you will be prompted to set up cellular service and guided through a few simple steps.
Will my iPhone alert me if someone unlocks my Apple Watch? If your iPhone is unlocked, you’ll get notifications on your iPhone instead of your Apple Watch. If your iPhone is locked or asleep, you’ll get notifications on your Apple Watch, unless your Apple Watch is locked with your passcode.
How do I reset my Apple Watch for a new user?
Open the Settings app on your Apple Watch. Go to General > Reset, tap Erase All Content and Settings, then enter your passcode. If you have an Apple Watch with a cellular plan, you’re offered two options—Erase All and Erase All & Keep Plan. To completely erase your Apple Watch, choose Erase All.
How do I pair my Apple Watch when I already have one?
Or follow these steps:
- Open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone.
- Tap My Watch, then tap All Watches at the top of the screen.
- Tap Add Watch, then follow the onscreen instructions.
Will my Apple Watch work if my phone is broken?
If your watch is connected to Wi-Fi or cellular
When your iPhone is off or out of range, your Apple Watch can use a Wi-Fi network to send and receive data. Your watch can also connect to a cellular network if it’s a cellular model.
How far can Apple Watch be from iPhone?
Normal Bluetooth range is around 33 feet / 10 meters (this will vary in practice due to wireless interference). Whenever the Apple Watch cannot connect to the iPhone via Bluetooth, it will attempt, as a fallback, to connect to a compatible Wi-Fi network.
How do you restart Apple Watch?
To force restart your Apple Watch, press and hold both the side button and Digital Crown for at least 10 seconds, then release both buttons when you see the Apple logo.
How do I connect my Apple Watch to Wi-Fi after factory reset?
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- Close the Watch app on your iPhone: On your iPhone: double-press on the Home button > swipe left / right to the Watch app > swipe up on the app preview to close it.
- Restart both devices, turning both off together and then restarting your iPhone first:
- Try again to set up the watch:
Can I leave my phone at home and use my Apple Watch?
When your iPhone is off or out of range, your Apple Watch can use a Wi-Fi network to send and receive data. Your watch can also connect to a mobile network if it’s a cellular model. And if you’ve set up an Apple Watch for a family member, they can use a mobile or Wi-Fi connection with their watch.
Can you FaceTime on Apple Watch? Open the Phone app on your Apple Watch. Tap Contacts, then turn the Digital Crown to scroll. Tap the contact you want to call, then tap the phone button. Tap FaceTime Audio to start a FaceTime audio call, or tap a phone number.
