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
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 :-)
Pairing new Apple Watch se with iPhone 12
