Unable to install an app on my Watch

Hello everyone! I just installed yesterday a Switchbot Lock on my door but I am unable to operate it with my Apple Watch, which I should.

When I open my Watch on my iPhone, the Switchbot icon is there, ready to be installed on the Watch, but the installation never works. The little circle starts rolling, but then it stops. My phone and watch are well connected together, I can read texts, mail, see pictures, etc. on both easily. The picture included shows you that the Switchbot icon is part of the applications available.


Please do not be too technical as I am French speaking, so easy explanations would make me happy. Thank you!

Apple Watch Series 4, watchOS 6

Posted on Nov 24, 2022 08:16 AM

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Nov 26, 2022 10:41 AM in response to mariette165

Hi mariette165,


For help with downloading third-party apps to your Apple Watch, first test the a normal restart of both your Apple Watch and paired iPhone. If needed, the articles below can assist.


Restart Apple Watch


Restart your iPhone


Once both devices are powered back on and connected to known-working Wi-Fi, test the steps for downloading the app again. You can also test when you're not on an active call. Get more apps on Apple Watch


"Install apps you already have on iPhone


By default, apps on your iPhone that have a watchOS app available are automatically installed and appear on the Home Screen. To instead choose to install specific apps, follow these steps:


  1. Open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone.
  2. Tap My Watch, tap General, then turn off Automatic App Install.
  3. Tap My Watch, then scroll down to Available Apps.
  4. Tap Install next to the apps you want to install."


You can also find helpful information here: Download apps on your Apple Watch


Should the issue remain, reach out to Apple Support directly to further assist.


Contact Apple support


Apple Support telephone numbers by region


Best.

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