How to pair with Apple Watch - link to another iPhone

For users who have just purchased a smart watch, the question is how to connect Apple Watch to iPhone. These two devices are designed to sync with each other. After pairing, information about the device will be displayed on the watch screen, notifications about calls and messages will be received, you can track your steps, monitor your health, and much more.

Preparing and syncing Apple Watch and iPhone

Before you read the instructions on how to connect Apple Watch to an iPhone, you need to turn on Wi-Fi and Bluetooth on your smartphone.

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You can configure them according to the step-by-step algorithm:

1. Turn on the watch and be sure to put it on your hand. To turn it on, you need to hold down the side button until the company logo appears on the screen. Sometimes the activation process takes a little time.
2. While the devices are pairing, they should be close to each other.
3. The video ID should appear on the smartphone screen. The smartwatch needs to be positioned in such a way that he can recognize it. If this fails, you can use another method - enable the “Create a pair of Apple Watch manually” function.
4. Now you can start setting up a new watch or restore a backup from an old gadget.
5. If necessary, you need to update the firmware version (operating system).
6. Next, you need to make sure the Apple ID function is working. If the login request is not displayed automatically, then you need to follow the path: “Clock” - “Basic” - “Apple ID”. Log in to the system.
7. The screen will display the smartphone settings, which will automatically be transferred to the smartwatch.
8. Create and enter a password, which must be more than 4 characters. If there is no need to create a password, you can skip this item, but the Apple Pay function will not be available.
9. If a password has been set, the user can add a payment card.
10. Additionally, the user will be offered the option to install applications in conjunction with the phone.

Note! At the end of synchronization, the person will feel a slight vibration on their hand and hear a signal confirming the end of synchronization. Then you need to press the adjustment wheel.

Sync Apple Watch and iPhone

Ways to Sync Apple Watch

Smartwatches have two ways to pair with iOS devices. More details about each:

• Manual. To do this, on the watch you need to click on the “i” symbol located at the bottom right of the screen to start synchronization. The device's serial number will be displayed on the screen. The user just needs to pick up an iPhone or iPad, click on “Pair Apple Watch Manually” and enter the serial number of the watch in the appropriate window.
• The automatic method allows you to synchronize both devices with virtually no user intervention. To do this, just point your mobile phone camera at the watch within the yellow frame.

How to pair with Apple Watch

The i icon on Apple Watch - where is it located?

If you combine each stage of synchronizing and connecting the watch to another device from , you will get an extended algorithm, the observance of which will solve all the questions of a beginner. So:

1. You need to turn on the smart watch by holding the button on the side for a few seconds until the company logo appears on the screen.
2. Soon after turning on, a message will appear on the screen asking you to select one of the available languages.
3. At the next stage, it is necessary to confirm that the user intends to create a pair between devices.
4. According to the instructions, you need to install a watch application on your phone. After installation, you need to go into it and, among the available options, click on “Create a pair” - “i”.
5. Next, you need to point your smartphone camera at the watch face and wait a while while the devices synchronize.
6. Then you need to decide between the options “Use Apple Watch as new” or “Restore backup.” If this is not the first smartwatch from this manufacturer, then it is better to restore all the settings that are stored in the cloud.
7. Now the user must decide on which hand he will wear the smart gadget. This information is necessary for the device to understand whether the owner is left-handed or right-handed.
8. As with any original product, you will need to confirm the terms of the license agreement.

Additionally, the user makes a choice of how he will control the watch - using commands or voice. And at the very end, when the setup is completed, the system will offer to set a four-digit unique password on the device for data security.

Pairing with Apple Watch

Step-by-step instructions for Android

In order to connect your smartwatch to your Android smartphone, you will have to follow a few more steps. The fact is that simply turning on Bluetooth is not enough; you need to install a special application - different for different manufacturers. The Wear OS program is suitable for most models - it supports Google Assistant and adds a number of functions to the watch. It can also be Huawei Wear, Mi Fit, Galaxy Wearable - for the corresponding brands.

Step 1 . Install a suitable application on your smartphone. Most often, the instructions say which one should be preferred and even have a QR code for downloading. You can also find the application on GooglePlay by entering the model of your phone or smart device.

Step 2 . Turn on the watch, open the application on your smartphone. Enable Bluetooth on both devices. Place the watch closer to the phone.

Step 3. In the application, select “Add a new device” or “Settings”, specify the model of the gadget you are looking for and wait for it to be detected.

Step 4: Enter your PIN if the app asks for one. The treasured numbers can be found in the instructions for the device. Click: "Connect".

Step 5: The app will display “Connected.” Then you can configure the gadget’s operation via your phone.

How to unpair an Apple Watch

An equally common question is how to disconnect Apple Watch from an iPhone. The pair is broken simultaneously from both devices.

How to reset Apple Watch to factory settings

To disable a pair, you need to do the following:

Note! If you have a backup copy, then if necessary, you can reconnect the gadgets.

How to connect Apple Watch to computer

How to Use Apple Watch - Setup Guide

You won’t be able to use a smartwatch in conjunction with a personal computer, just like with a smartphone or tablet. However, Apple developers have made it possible to unlock the MAC using the watchphone. The main advantage of the option is that the user has access to the PC without entering passwords.

Connecting Apple Watch to a computer

The sequence of actions is as follows:

1. Activate Wi-Fi and Bluetooth on your MacBook.
2. Log in to iCloud using your account.
3. Set a password on your smartwatch.

Finally, in the settings of your laptop, allow Apple Watch to unlock your personal computer.

What versions do smart watches work with?

In order to use the Apple Watch, it is enough to have an iPhone 5s or higher model, with iOS 11 installed on it. But there is one important nuance - this rule applies to the Series 3 generation (with built-in eSIM, but in Russia the technology of built-in SIM -card does not work yet) and 4. Further, to work with the new Series 4, you need an iPhone 6 or higher. At the moment, a new watchOS 5 axis is being developed, which will work with a smartphone starting with iOS 12. It turns out that the same model will be enough to run the watch - the device currently supports this operating system.

As for the iPad, the device can also be synchronized with a watch, because its functionality, in principle, is not particularly different from the iPhone. Yes, due to its dimensions it takes up more space, but in many cases synchronization with it is also useful, for example, when you are lying in bed, but at the same time you receive some kind of message on your iPad. You don't have to get up to read it, because you can do it through the Apple Watch on your wrist.

How to connect Apple Watch to iPad

If you don't have an iPhone at hand or don't have one at all, you can use your iPad to set up your smartwatch. The connection is almost identical to the connection to the iPhone, since all devices use the same operating system, and their operating principle is identical.

Note! The smartwatch can be paired with all devices manufactured by Apple.

The sequence of actions looks like this:

1. Enable Wi-Fi and Bluetooth on your tablet.
2. Put it on your wrist and turn on the smart watch.
3. Place both devices side by side.
4. Open the Apple Watch app on your iPad and tap on “Pair.”
5. Point the tablet's photo module at the watch screen.
6. Wait a while until the synchronization notification appears on the device screen.
7. Set the ID and activate the watch.

Finally, the user can only set convenient work settings.

Connecting Apple Watch to iPad

Additional features and controls

You can control your watch through:

• lock button;
• Digital Crown;
• touch screen;
• Siri voice assistant when pre-installed.

Using the oblong key, the “Friends” program is called up and the clock is activated. The wheel serves for:

• return to the main screen;
• return to the last application;
• change of scale.

Apple Watch is the company's first device to support Force Touch. The gadget perceives not only standard touches and swipes, but also the level of pressure. The reaction of the watch depends on the force of pressure.

Screenshot

To take a screenshot, you need:

1. Open the clock.
2. Press the side button under the wheel.
3. Simultaneously press the wheel and release sharply.

A white flash and a characteristic shutter signal indicate that a screenshot has been taken. The finished screenshot will go straight to the iPhone or iPad gallery.

Applications

To download applications:

1. Open Apple Watch.
2. Go to the “Selection” category.
3. Find the application and download it, just like on an iPhone.

You can add the downloaded utility to the watch screen like this:

1. Log into Apple Watch on an Apple background.
2. Go to the “My Watch” tab.
3. Scroll down the list until the desired application is highlighted.
4. Click on it.
5. Activate the “Show application” function.
6. Confirm your actions on the watch screen.

And programs are removed in the same way as on an iPhone. You need to hold down the utility icon on the smartwatch screen and tap on the cross.

What to do if Apple Watch does not see iPhone

If any attempts to connect devices are unsuccessful, then you should use one of the recommendations described below; in most cases, they help to cope with the problem.

Break the connection between devices and connect again

It is recommended to reconnect the watch to your smartphone if you cannot actually connect them. You need to break the existing connection and repeat the manipulation from the very beginning.

1. On a smart watch, you need to go through the path “Settings” - “Basic” - “Reset” - “Erase content and settings”.
2. On your mobile device, in the watch application, you need to go to the “My Watch” section, then click on the watch icon at the top of the screen. Next, tap on “i” and “Break pair with...”. To confirm the action, press again.

Now you need to reconnect the two devices according to the algorithm described at the beginning of the article.

Link Apple Watch to your smartphone again

Creating a connection is sometimes a waste of time, so the developers recommend simply reconnecting to the phone.

1. To pair devices, they need to be placed close to each other.
2. Make sure that Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are turned on on your iPhone, and that airplane mode is turned off. To set the above parameters, you need to go to the “Control Center”.
3. If the airplane icon appears on the screen, airplane mode is activated. You need to disable it through the Control Panel.
4. Reboot both devices and try to connect again.

Mostly, even beginners do not have any difficulties in using the Apple Watch, thanks to the simple and functional interface of Apple products. To appreciate all the functionality of this fashionable and stylish device, you should not be afraid to study the interface and apply various settings.

Apple Watch activation

In order to fully activate Apple Watch, the user must use only iPhones or devices from the Apple company. The watch itself will not synchronize or communicate with other devices in any way. In order to prepare the devices for synchronization and pairing, you need to perform some steps on your iPhone:

• First, go to the settings menu;
• Now select the Bluetooth category;
• We begin searching for devices;
• There should be a black icon that indicates the appearance of Apple Watch, click on that icon;
• Now you need to open the Watch application (the utility is standard for iPhone, you do not need to download it anywhere, this program is automatically installed on all iPhones of the new model, because it is provided by the developer);
• Now you need to find the option in the “Start pairing” program, tap on this option;
• Let's proceed to further configuration, which should be separated into a separate pair.

These are all the steps that need to be completed at the very beginning before setting up a pair.

Settings

In order to configure all the parameters, you need to set aside time, because all the settings are quite labor-intensive. Pairing devices is quick because the gadget itself displays all the tips and tells you what the user needs to do before starting.

How to sync iPhone with watch automatically

Afterwards, you need to synchronize the Apple device with the watch, but in automatic mode, this is also possible using the following steps:

• We place the iPhone next to the clock animation;
• Now we activate the cameras, fix the dial in the field that is highlighted (this is the center);
• Now we are waiting for the notification, because the pair has been created.

If pairing is impossible or does not occur, then the user will have to create a pair manually.

To manually synchronize, the user will need to enter a code that will be displayed on the device.

Making and breaking up a couple

When the user has connected the watch, he needs to choose one of two options:

• Or he can set up Apple Watch himself again;
• Or you can restore a backup copy from a backup.

If the user has chosen the option he needs, he can go further with the settings:

1. We choose which wrist the device will be worn on in the future (most often, it is the left hand);
2. Now you need to agree to all the terms and conditions for using iTunes;
3. You must provide your Apple ID;
4. Now we confirm the action. We do this on three sheets with information, as well as information about the Siri voice assistant;
5. Now we set a password and confirm it on the mobile phone to make sure everything is correct;

6. We select the desired method for downloading and installing programs in the future;
7. We are waiting for the end of synchronization.

When the user performs pairing, he must keep the devices close to each other at all times. After the pair completes the installation, the user will hear the desired sound. Then tap on the Digital Crown.

If the request does not appear, then you should implement it in the Apple Watch program;

• Open the application;
• Tap on Basic settings;
• Tap on Apple ID;
• We log in.

A separate set of functions will be available only on watches that support synchronization after authorization in iCloud.

If the user wants, he can skip the step of setting a password, however, it is better to think through the combination in advance in order to use additional options, for example, Apple Pay, Digital Touch and others.

Once the user unpairs, it automatically returns to factory settings. In order to break a couple, not many actions are needed:

• We place the devices nearby;
• After that, open the Apple Watch program;
• Go to the tab called “My Watch”, select the appropriate device in the upper corner of the display;
• Tap on the i button;
• Now we choose the option to break the pair completely;
• We confirm the decision using a password.

Before making a break, it is worth creating a backup copy of the watch; in the future, it can be used to restore data.

How to connect Apple watch to another iPhone

If the user wants to connect his watch to another iPhone, then he needs the following:

• Your Apple ID and password;
• Connecting two devices to the Internet at once;
• Maximum charged battery on both devices. This should be at least 50% charged;
• Watch password.

If the user has an old iPhone, then you can connect like this:

1. Update your old mobile gadget and watch in the future;
2. Check the settings of two programs – “Health” and “Activity”;
3. Now you need to create a backup copy of your old phone via iCloud;
4. Setting up iPhone;
5. We launch the program on the new phone and follow all the steps that were described earlier.

If you don’t have your old iPhone with you, then you need to do the following:

1. We completely erase information from Apple Watch;
2. Setting up a new Athos;
3. Open the Apple Watch application;
4. Let's create the right pair.

All data is returned from the cloud. This is done for several days. This is worth remembering.

How to connect Apple watch to computer

You can even use watches from the company in conjunction with a computer. This should only be done if synchronization with an iPhone or iPad has failed. The developers came up with a move that makes it impossible to connect to a Mac, that is, it became possible to unlock a Mac with Apple Watts.

If the user enables automatic unlocking, then in the future it will be easier to access the PC, and all this will be without entering a password. In order to start working with your MacBook, you need to activate the watch. For this you should:

1. Enable both Bluetooth and the Internet on the computer at once;
2. Now let's log in to iCloud. The main thing is that the Apple ID is the same on both the computer and the watch;
3. After this, set up a password on the watch;
4. In the computer settings we allow access to the clock.

Connecting to iPad

In order to connect an iPad, the user also needs not many actions:

1. Activate the Internet on it and Bluetooth;
2. After this, activate the clock;
3. Open the application on iPad. If it is not there, the application can also be downloaded from official sources;
4. Now we point the tablet’s camera at the watch;
5. We are waiting for pairing to be activated;
6. We confirm the registration of the watch.

All other actions are exactly the same as on iPhone.