Can’t pair Apple Watch because the watch isn’t connected to wifi

I reset my iphone first to connect to a new phone. When pairing, It can’t pair and update because the watch is not connected to wifi. Help!!

Posted on Jul 8, 2022 06:41 AM

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Posted on Jul 8, 2022 07:07 AM

If you see not connected to internet

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Jul 8, 2022 07:07 AM in response to Alealeeheh

If you see not connected to internet

Edac07

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Jul 8, 2022 06:42 AM in response to Alealeeheh

Try restarting the phone and watch again.

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