The most common reason for this is that your iPhone is out of Bluetooth range and the watch is trying to use Wi-Fi on its own—other reasons could be old Wi-Fi login data or background syncing problems.
1. Change the WiFi Band to 2.4 GHz
2. Restart Both the iPhone and Watch
To restart iPhone X, 11, 12, 13, and later: To restart iPhone 6, 7, 8, and SE: To restart iPhone 5: To restart your Apple Watch with watchOS 9: To restart Apple Watch with watchOS 8 or earlier:
3. Connect Your Watch and iPhone via Bluetooth and Turn on Airplane Mode
4. Delete the Lookout Mobile Security App
5. Update the iPhone and Apple Watch Software
The latest watchOS 9 is compatible with the Apple Watch Ultra, 1st Generation Apple Watch SE, Apple Watch Series 4, and newer models. You’ll also need at least an iPhone SE (2nd Generation), iPhone 8, or later, running iOS 16 or higher. Before updating, make sure your watch battery is at least 50% and your iPhone is connected to WiFi. Update your iPhone first, then your Apple Watch.
Once your iPhone is up to date, you can update your Apple Watch using the iPhone:
You can also update your Apple Watch without your iPhone by doing the following:
6. Backup and Reset the iPhone
To reset your iPhone, follow these steps:
If your Apple Watch still isn’t connecting to WiFi after trying all the above solutions, contact Apple Support for further assistance.
