4 Methods To Fix iPhone Won’t Pair With Apple Watch Issue

iPhone Won’t Pair With Apple Watch Is One Of The Most Common Issues That People Suffer From

The Apple Watch is one of Apple’s most popular wearable devices and an important part of the Apple ecosystem. Apple Watch is popular for its great ability to track your daily fitness and manage your messages and calls. 

To use Apple Watch, it is very important to connect  Apple Watch to iPhone. The process is very simple and you can easily pair your Apple Watch with your iPhone using a QR code. Simply scan the Apple Watch QR code on your iPhone and you're done. 

However, you may have problems connecting your Apple Watch to your iPhone. These wireless connectivity issues are frustrating because there are so many reasons behind the error. It is also very difficult to fix these wireless connection issues. 

Apple Watch Doesn’t Pair: How To Fix Issue

This article will show you how to fix the problem that iPhone doesn't pair with Apple Watch issue. 

Before you start, make sure you have properly paired your Apple Watch.

The most effective method to Pair Your Apple Watch to an iPhone

First, make sure both devices are charged. 

Bring both closers together. Wait for your iPhone to display the option "Set up this Apple Watch using your iPhone." 

Then press Next. 

Set the iPhone screen finder to the clock. You can also pair the watch manually. 

Once your Apple Watch is paired, continue the process and adjust your settings. 

Sign in with your Apple ID, create a passcode,  and select your app.

Basic Solutions if Your Apple Watch Won’t Pair

Before trying the solution, first, make sure Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are enabled on both devices. 

• To turn on Bluetooth, go to iPhone Settings> Bluetooth. Toggle the switch to turn on Bluetooth. If it's already on, try turning it off, then turning Bluetooth back on after 5 seconds and connecting your Apple Watch.  
• The procedure is the same for WiFi. Go to Settings> WiFi and turn on WiFi. If it's already on, turn it off and turn WiFi back on after 5 seconds.

Also, make sure both devices are within range of each other. The range is typically within 30 feet. 

Then restart your iPhone and Apple Watch. With a simple restart, you can restart all services including Bluetooth and WiFi. This will solve the problem.

iPhone with Face ID:

• Press and hold down the power button + volume up or down until a slider shows on the screen. Drag the slider as referenced on the screen. After some time, your device will be turned off.  
• Once the screen turns black, press and hold the side button until the Apple logo appears.  

For the iPhone 6 to 8 and SE: 

•  Press and hold the side button until the slider shows up on the screen.  Drag the slider and wait for a while.
•  After a while, the device will turn off.  Press and hold the power button until you see the Apple logo on your screen.  

If you still have the same issue with your Apple Watch,  try these solutions.

Method 1: Make Sure Airplane Mode Is Off

Airplane mode turns off all iPhone connections, including Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. The airplane mode is designed to travel by plane. You can't connect your Apple Watch to your iPhone if airplane mode is enabled on your iPhone.

Airplane Mode on iPhone:

• To make sure the plane is active, go to the control center. On older iPhones, swipe the home button from the bottom to the top of the screen to open the Control Center.  If your iPhone has Face ID, swipe down from the upper right corner to access the Control Center.  
• If the airplane icon is orange, it means it is active. You can disable it by simply tapping the airplane button in the control center. 

Next, turn on Bluetooth and Wi-Fi on your iPhone.

Airplane Mode on Apple Watch:

Also, make sure Airplane mode is turned off on your Apple Watch. 

Step 1: On the clock, swipe up from the bottom of the clock face to open the Control Center. 

Step 2: If the plane icon is orange, it means it is active. Just tap to turn off airplane mode. Try pairing your 

Apple Watch with your iPhone. This should work.

Method 2: Update Your iPhone And Apple Watch

If you still have the same pairing issues as your Apple Watch, try updating your device. 

Apple is constantly releasing new system updates to fix minor device issues. We recommend keeping your iPhone and Apple Watch up to date. 

If one of your Apple devices is running an older version of the operating system, you cannot pair both devices.

How to Update iPhone:

• Connect your iPhone to the charger and connect your iPhone to WiFi. 
•  Then open the Settings app and go to General> Software Updates. 
•  Assuming an update is accessible, tap Download and install.

Once your iPhone is up to date, you have to update your Apple Watch.

How to Update Apple Watch:

Unfortunately, if your Apple Watch isn’t paired with your iPhone, you can’t check for updates.

Method 3: Reset all settings

Resetting your iPhone's network settings will reset your Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and VPN settings. This will fix the connectivity issue. 

Follow these steps: 

Step 1: Open the Settings application and go to General.

Step 2: Go to Reset and afterward tap on Reset Network Settings.

Step 3: Enter your Passcode and it’s done.

This will reset all network settings on your iPhone. Then you have to restart your iPhone.

Method 4: Erase all data on your Apple Watch 

If you still can’t pair your Apple Watch with your iPhone,  you need to reset your Apple Watch as well. 

This will format the Apple Watch content and settings. The procedure is as follows: 

Open the Watch app and go to General> Reset> Clear All.

Wait for a while for the reset process to run. 

When you're done, pair your Apple Watch with your iPhone again. 

Conclusion 

Apple Watch shared all possible solutions to fix iPhone issues and unpaired issues. If you are still facing the same problem, try to contact the Apple service center.