here's how to pair
your apple watch before pairing
make sure your watch is compatible with
your iphone model
see our link in the description to check
which models are compatible with your
iphone
next make sure your iphone is up to date
you can check
what ios you are running by going to
settings
clicking on general then clicking about
here you can see what version you have
now you need to make sure your bluetooth
is on and that your iphone is connected
to wi-fi
or a cellular network next
verify you have the watch app on your
iphone
if it's not downloaded you can find it
in the app store
now it's time to turn your apple watch
on
press and hold the button on the right
side of your apple watch
until you see the white apple logo on a
black
background it may stay on the screen for
a few minutes
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on the next screen select the info
button on your watch
then select your language
and region
the watch will then prompt you to open
the apple watch app on your iphone
open the app and click start pairing
then you have an option to set the watch
for myself
or for a family member for this example
we will be setting up our watch
using the for myself option
next an animation will appear on your
apple watch
point your iphone's camera at the watch
and center the window over the watches
screen
your watch may need an update we suggest
completing this before continuing
on the next screen you'll have to decide
whether you want to restore your apple
watch from a backup
or set up as a new apple watch if this
is your first time
using an apple watch you should tap set
up a new apple watch
the app will now connect and activate
your watch
next read the terms and conditions and
tap agree
to continue follow the on-screen steps
to set up your apple id itunes store
account
which settings your iphone will share
with your apple watch
and text size then set your passcode
next the app will walk you through
setting up more features
such as watch updates and emergency sos
once you've completed the setup wait for
your apple watch to sync
depending on how much data you're
transferring this might take some time
if you're still having trouble pairing
your apple watch we've included a
separate troubleshooting video
in the description below and we'd like
to know what apple watch questions you
have
leave a comment below
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