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Apple Watch Setup

How to pair the Apple Watch to your iPhone

Before you start, please note that Apple Watches are not compatible with Android devices.

  1. Turn on the Apple Watch
    Press and hold the side button until the Apple logo appears.
  2. Keep the watch close to your iPhone
    A message should appear on the iPhone saying: Use your iPhone to set up this Apple Watch.
  3. Tap “Continue”
    If the message does not appear, open the Apple Watch app on the iPhone, tap All Watches, then tap Add Watch.
  4. Choose who the watch is for
    Tap Set Up for Myself, or choose Set Up for a Family Member if setting it up for someone else.
  5. Scan the animation
    The iPhone will ask you to hold the Apple Watch up to the camera. Line up the watch face inside the viewfinder.
  6. Set up as new or restore from backup
    Choose Set Up as New Apple Watch, or restore from a backup if you have used an Apple Watch before.
  7. Sign in with your Apple ID
    Follow the on-screen steps, agree to the terms, and choose your settings.
  8. Create a passcode
    This is recommended, especially if using Apple Pay.
  9. Wait for syncing to finish
    Keep the iPhone and Apple Watch close together until setup is complete.