Pairing new Apple Watch se with iPhone 12

I just bought a brand new Apple Watch and my iPhone 12 says it cannot be paired because the watch needs a newer version of ios. I don’t know how to update a brand new watch that’s never been paired with a device before.

Apple Watch SE

Posted on Dec 10, 2022 08:02 PM

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Posted on Dec 11, 2022 08:07 PM

Hi marquetta34,

and welcome to the Apple (user-to-user) Community.


Congratulations on your exciting new Apple Watch!


Apple support have an article online that can guide you step by step:

You can use the iPhone to set-up, update, and pair the Watch:


Set up your Apple Watch - Apple Support


All the best :-)

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