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My Apple Watch isn’t paired with a phone and when I try to connect it it can’t find it

How do I fix this

iPhone 12 Pro Max, iOS 16

Posted on Oct 29, 2022 8:27 AM

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Posted on Oct 29, 2022 8:30 AM

If it seems like the pairing process has stalled — for example, the pairing animation remains on the screen for several minutes — resetting your Apple Watch might help:

  1. Press and hold the Digital Crown while your Apple Watch is in pairing mode.
  2. Tap Reset when it appears on your watch.
  3. After your watch resets, you can pair again.


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Oct 29, 2022 8:30 AM in response to Blake_mg4

If it seems like the pairing process has stalled — for example, the pairing animation remains on the screen for several minutes — resetting your Apple Watch might help:

  1. Press and hold the Digital Crown while your Apple Watch is in pairing mode.
  2. Tap Reset when it appears on your watch.
  3. After your watch resets, you can pair again.


My Apple Watch isn’t paired with a phone and when I try to connect it it can’t find it

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