Apple Watch connection

i got my son a new Apple Watch and cannot connect to it on the app

iPhone 6, iOS 12

Posted on Sep 7, 2023 09:25 AM

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Posted on Sep 7, 2023 03:25 PM

On your iphone? Is your phone really an iphone 6?

You need iphone 8 or newer for OS9 and XR or later for the next round of watches

Read the following link, which explains how to set up Apple Watch using Family Setup to your iPhone --> 


Set up Apple Watch for a family member - Apple Support 


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