Thankfully, Apple provides a seamless and easy pairing process. In this guide, we will take you through the whats, hows, and whys of pairing your Apple Watch with your iPhone.
What is Meant by Pairing?
Pairing two devices means making a wireless connection between them, allowing them to communicate freely. It is also the case when it comes to pairing your Apple Watch with your iPhone. But unlike regular pairing, the Apple Watch connects and synchronizes with your iPhone like an extension allowing you to perform almost all functionalities of an iPhone from your wrist.
Reason For Pairing Your Apple Watch
Even though you can use the core features of the Apple Watch without ever pairing it to your iPhone, when you do pair it, you get access to several features that are not present in the standalone watch. Here’s a list of key advantages of pairing your Apple Watch with your iPhone.
4 Steps to Pair Your Apple Watch
Pairing your Apple Watch is like a walk in the park. With these simple and easy-to-follow steps, it is nearly impossible to get stuck.
Step 1: Preparing The Watch
To prepare the Apple Watch for pairing, follow these steps, This will automatically open the Watch app, or you can just open the app yourself and tap on Pair new watch. Whatever path you decide to take the next steps will remain the same.
Step 2: Setup And Pairing
When pairing your Apple Watch with your iPhone you’ll have the option to either set it for yourself or for a family member, let’s look at both of them individually:
⤷ Set Up for Myself
To set your Apple Watch for yourself follow these steps carefully:
⤷ Set Up for a Family Member
You can also add a family member’s watch to your iPhone. For Apple Watch owners with children, this allows them to restrict specific activities while giving them the basic features of an Apple Watch. To set it up follow these steps, Images sourced from Max Tech.
Step 3: Activating Cellular Network
Although your cellular service will automatically set up during the initial process, you can also change it later in the Watch app on your iPhone. Activating a cellular network allows your Apple Watch to make calls, send messages, etc. even when your iPhone is not close to it. It’s important to remember that for this to work, your iPhone and Apple Watch must use the same cellular carrier. An exception is a watch set up for someone else in your Family Sharing group.
Step 4: Keeping The Devices Close
You are almost done now. Just wait for a while as the iPhone synchronizes with the Apple Watch. Once they are done and the watch is ready to use, your Apple Watch will show the watch’s face. To learn more about your Apple Watch while syncing, tap Get to Know Your Watch. Here you can learn what’s new, view Apple Watch tips, and read the user guide on your iPhone.
Pairing Issues?
If you see a watch face when you’re trying to pair, then it means that your Apple Watch is already paired with an iPhone. You need to first erase all Apple Watch content from that iPhone and reset settings. We have a dedicated guide on how to reset an Apple Watch as well that you can check out. If the camera doesn’t start the pairing process, you can try pairing it manually. For this, follow these instructions: Images sourced from HowToiSolve.
Conclusion
In conclusion, not pairing your Apple Watch with your iPhone can really limit its potential. The seamless pairing process provides extra features for the Apple Watch and adds an extra layer of protection to it. But if your Apple Watch isn’t pairing you can try the common fixes mentioned above. If your Apple Watch is still refusing to pair with your iPhone, you can always contact Apple Support for further assistance.
