Troubleshooting: Apple Watch Fails to Connect with iPhone

Join us to explore the reasons behind Apple Watch failing to connect with an iPhone and the corresponding solutions.

Causes of Apple Watch Connectivity Issues with iPhone:

Failure of Apple Watch to connect with an iPhone poses significant inconvenience to users, impacting their overall experience. Common causes of this issue include:

• Excessive distance between the iPhone and Apple Watch, hindering Bluetooth connection. This is a primary cause of Apple Watch failing to connect with an iPhone.
• iPhone malfunctions leading to connectivity issues with the Apple Watch.
• Additionally, it's plausible that the Apple Watch may be partially damaged due to exposure to water or significant impact.
• Either the iPhone or Apple Watch is yet to update its software to the latest version. This is also a factor preventing connection between the Apple Watch and iPhone.

Fixing Apple Watch Connection Issue with iPhone

Verifying Apple Watch Connection Status with iPhone

Firstly, ensure that your Apple Watch is connected to your iPhone. To confirm, simply swipe up on your Apple Watch screen to access the Control Center.

slide up on the Apple Watch screen

When you see a red X or the word

accompanied by red iPhone icons with a diagonal line across, it means your iPhone is still not connected to the Apple Watch.

Make sure WiFi and Bluetooth are turned on

In this case, you should

or access

to ensure that Bluetooth and WiFi are both turned on. Lastly, you should

has successfully connected to your iPhone.

Ensure Apple Watch is in pairing mode

For your Apple Watch to connect to your iPhone, your device needs to be in

. Proceed to

if there's a prompt requesting to bring it close to your iPhone. If the notification hasn't appeared yet, it means your Apple Watch hasn't paired with your iPhone. Now, all you need to do is

is all set.

If your iPhone is paired but still not connecting, refer to the next section for troubleshooting tips.

Restart Apple Watch and iPhone

Firstly, while your Apple Watch is active, power it off. To do this, simply

and

. Then, simply drag the slider from left to right. If you want to restart your Apple Watch, just press and hold the

buttons for a few seconds until the Apple logo appears.

For newer models and above, to restart the iPhone, you should

until the screen

, you swipe

. Then, wait a few minutes and press the Power button again until the screen shows the Apple logo.

For older models, you simply need to

to power off. After that, wait a few minutes and proceed to

until the Apple logo appears.

Check for Software Updates

Another way to fix the Apple Watch connection issue with the iPhone is to check for software updates on both the Apple Watch and iPhone.

For your Apple Watch, select the

option > Choose

> Then, proceed to tap on

For your iPhone, tap on

> Then click on

> Next, tap on

to check if the device has updated to the latest version and proceed with the update.

Reset Network Settings on iPhone

When encountering the Apple Watch not connecting to iPhone error, perform a reset of the iPhone network settings as follows:

Navigate to

> Then click on

> Select

> Tap

and

if prompted by the device.

Reset Apple Watch

If you've tried all the above methods but the Apple Watch still won't connect to the iPhone, then perform a reset on your Apple Watch. To reset, go to the

option > Then select

. Then, you

and select

> Next, choose

. Finally, proceed to deactivate the

Once you have Reset your Apple Watch, try to connect it to your iPhone. If the connection is successful, use the Apple Watch like a new device and restore it using the previous backup.

How to Pair Apple Watch with iPhone

If following the above connection instructions still doesn't work, clear all Apple Watch pairings with the iPhone and proceed with the pairing method below.

: First, you need to

- the button located on the right side of the Apple Watch until the Apple logo appears, indicating that the Apple Watch is powered on.

Then, you should

> Next, tap on the

option or you may need to

as both devices can establish the connection > Wait until the Apple Watch pairing dialog box appears on your iPhone > Click on

Once prompted, you should

and continue with the pairing steps.

Select

and

to complete the connection.

For Watch Series 3 and Series 4 models, simply activate mobile network connectivity during the setup process. Let the two devices share the same Internet network.

In Conclusion

In this article, Mytour has provided you with solutions to fix the issue of Apple Watch not connecting to your iPhone. We hope this article helps you improve the connectivity problem with your Apple Watch.

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