Series 8 Apple Watch won’t pair to Apple TV.

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Series 8 Apple Watch won’t pair to Apple TV.

My Apple Watch Series 8 used to be able to pair under the remote app and devices section just by holding it close and typing in the code that would appear. Now it doesn’t show up on the list and will not do anything when holding it close to the Apple TV. I have tried everything I could think of including complete reset of all devices (iPhone, watch, and TV) as well as the network, WiFi , Bluetooth, and associated settings. The watch will only connect over Bluetooth and have to be fairly close to the tv to control.

Apple Watch Series 8, watchOS 11

Posted on Jun 3, 2025 6:46 AM

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Urquhart1244

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Jun 3, 2025 8:24 AM in response to Bgpiper

Verify that your Apple Watch is connected to Wi-Fi first, the exact same network as the Apple TV box, before trying to pair.
Verify that your Apple Watch has Bluetooth active (Settings﹥Bluetooth﹥Bluetooth﹥). Apple software uses Bluetooth to determine ‘nearby’ devices.
Navigate on the Apple TV box to Settings﹥Remotes and Devices﹥Remote app and Devices﹥… and just keep that screen open.
Then try pairing again, from the Remote app. Control Apple TV with Apple Watch - Apple Support

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Urquhart1244

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Jun 3, 2025 10:20 AM in response to Bgpiper

At this time, I would suggest to contact an expert from the Apple Support staff for further assistance. Contact Apple for support and service (phone numbers) or start your support request online (chat/email/callback).

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Bgpiper Author

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Jun 3, 2025 9:32 AM in response to Urquhart1244

I have tried that and even tried connecting both to a different router to see if that would help.

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Series 8 Apple Watch won’t pair to Apple TV.

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