I want to get a newer phone but I want to keep the apple watch I have now. Right now I use an 11 pro with my first gen SE watch but I'm thinking about upgrading to a 14. The watch I have is maxed out at watchos 10.6.1 and can't update further anymore. I'm not sure if the watchos has to be 11 to work with an iphone 14.
Remember, that you will have to restore your new iPhone from the backup of the old device first, so that the watch backup is also available when you pair your watch after that:
How to pair your Apple Watch with a new iPhone - Apple Support
Your Apple Watch SE (1st generation) will work with your iPhone 14, it requires at a minimum an iPhone 6s or later on iOS 14 or later. Also note that compatibility usually depends on your iPhone’s operating software, not your Apple Watch’s.
Absolutely! Just make sure it’s on the latest version.
Will my first gen SE apple watch work and pair with a new iphone 14?
