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When your Apple Watch isn't paired to your iPhone, the number of features it has decreases dramatically. Sure, you can still record a workout and check the time, but you won't get any notifications, messages, or calls on your watch. The good news is that — in most cases — Apple Watch pairing issues can be fixed in a matter of minutes. Just follow the steps outlined below to reconnect your devices. 1. Move your iPhone closer to your Apple WatchThere's a chance your phone is simply too far away from your Apple Watch, or that it's in a bag or drawer that is blocking a clear signal. Because the watch and phone pair via Bluetooth, proximity is key. So, get them closer together and see if that alleviates the issue. When the devices are connected, the iPhone icon in the Apple Watch Control Center is green. Abigail Abesamis Demarest/Insider2. Check the settings on both devicesIf your phone has Wi-Fi or Bluetooth turned off — or if either of your devices are in Airplane Mode — they won't be able to pair. Make sure all settings are set properly to facilitate the connection. On the iPhone, you can quickly check this in the Control Center. Swipe down from the top-right corner of your screen and ensure Bluetooth and Wi-Fi are on (the icons will be blue) and Airplane Mode is off (the icon will be gray). On the Apple Watch, swipe up from the bottom of the screen to open the Control Center. The Wi-Fi and Airplane Mode icons look the same in the Apple Watch's Control Center. Abigail Abesamis Demarest/Insider3. Turn your devices off and on againThere's no doubt that you've heard this tech troubleshooting tip before, but it's a popular one for a reason. To turn off your iPhone, hold down the side lock button and volume up buttons until the slide to power off toggle appears. Slide the power button to turn the phone off. Hold the side button until the Apple logo appears to turn the phone back on. You can shut down your Apple Watch by holding down the side button (not the crown) and then swiping the power off slider. Press and hold the side button to turn the watch back on. You'll need to enter your passcode once your Apple Watch restarts. Abigail Abesamis Demarest/Insider4. Reset your Apple WatchIf you've followed all of the previous steps and you're still having issues, it's time to reset that watch. This fix should resolve the pairing issue, but it will wipe saved data off the watch, so you should back it up before doing so. In the watch's Settings app, choose General, then Reset, then Erase All Content and Settings. Erasing an Apple Watch and re-pairing it with your iPhone will take a few minutes, so only try this method if you've already ruled out everything else. Abigail Abesamis Demarest/Insider5. Unpair your iPhone and Apple Watch, then pair them againIn the Watch app on your iPhone, tap All Watches, the information button next to your Apple Watch, then Unpair Apple Watch. You can also access the Find My feature in this menu. Abigail Abesamis Demarest/InsiderNow everything should be just like new, and you'll be able to pair your Apple Watch and iPhone.
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Abigail Abesamis Demarest is a contributing writer for Insider based in New York. She loves a good glazed donut and nerdy deep dives into the science of food and how it's made. Read more Read less Insider Inc. receives a commission when you buy through our links.  Got the latest model iPhone, a new iPhone, or a new-to-you iPhone? Learn how to pair your Apple Watch with that new iPhone, so you don’t lose any of your important health data. Your health data is some of the most private and sensitive data on your Apple Watch and iPhone. Given the importance of your health information, Apple allows you to decide if you want to transfer your health information to your new device–it’s optional. And thanks to how great the Apple Watch has become, you don’t really need to go out and pick up the latest and greatest Apple Watch Series. Instead, you can keep rolling with your current Watch and update its watchOS while spending your cash on that new iPhone model. So if you decide to transfer this health data (including activity tracking) to a new device, you want to make sure you do it right! Related Reading
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Apple takes the privacy of your health information seriously. Any information you provide, create, or gather about yourself is encrypted with your device’s passcode when you lock your iPhone. So no one else, not even Apple, can access your private information. Apple Watch content, including your health information, routinely backs up to your companion iPhone. This happens automatically, in the background, without you needing to do a thing! Anytime your iPhone backups to iCloud, Finder, or iTunes, your iPhone backup includes this Apple Watch data in that iPhone backup. There are currently three ways to migrate your health data to a new iPhone
If you use iCloud and iOS 12+, Apple stores your Health information in iCloud and automatically encrypts it as it syncs between iCloud and your devices and while it remains stored in iCloud. That means iCloud protects your health records data by encrypting it both in storage and during transmission.
If you don’t use iCloud on your devices, you can also back up your Health information using encrypted Finder or iTunes backups. However, iTunes and Finder require you to choose to encrypt your backups manually–it is not an automatic feature. Decide you don’t want health data stored in iCloud?To stop storing your Health data in iCloud, go to Settings >Apple ID > iCloud and toggle off the Health app. How to transfer health data from your Apple Watch to a new or different iPhone using iCloudToday, we are going to take you through the steps needed to pair Apple Watch with your “new” iPhone. Obviously, you don’t need the latest iPhone or the latest Apple Watch. This process also works with new-to-you products, meaning they are older models (used, refurbished, floor models, etc.) but are new to you. For folks with cellular Apple Watches (LTE), your watch’s current plan automatically transfers over (as long as you continue with the same carrier and use the same phone number.) Step 1: Backup your Apple WatchBefore pairing your current Apple Watch with your new or new-to-you iPhone, you need to create an Apple Watch backup. When you backup your Watch, it includes health data and syncs that information to your iPhone’s health app. Unfortunately, for the Apple Watch, there isn’t a simple “Back Up Now” option like there is for iPhones, iPads, and iPods. Instead, you actually need to force unpair the Watch from its original iPhone counterpart. When doing so, the iCloud Backup works its magic, and all of your apps and data are stored, including your health information! Here are the steps you need to take to unpair your Apple Watch:
From here, your watch automatically backs up as it unpairs from your iPhone. Step 2: Set up your new iPhone and pair your Apple Watch to your new iPhoneNow that your Watch is “free” from the grips of its old counterpart, it’s time to get started with your new phone. Apple includes a few different ways for you to pair your Apple Watch and iPhone. During Initial iPhone SetupFor the first option, ensure that both your iPhone and Watch are connected to power or have at least 50% charged and linked to Wi-Fi. It’s also important that you keep both devices close to each other so they can communicate. We recommend keeping them within inches or centimeters of each other, rather than feet or meters apart. During the setup process on your iPhone, Apple asks if you want to use your Apple Watch “with this iPhone.” You can opt to Set Up Later, but you’ll want to tap the big Continue button. Your iPhone then walks you through the necessary steps of setting up your Watch. These are straightforward, and the whole process is pretty seamless. At one point during the process, Apple asks you to create or enter your passcode Make sure you enter or create a device passcode! Passcodes help ensure that your information stays private (for your eyes only) and allows for proper syncing between devices. Once the process completes, you can head into the Apple Watch app to make sure that everything is paired correctly. What if you already set up your new iPhone and didn’t pair it to your Apple Watch?If you already surrendered your old iPhone and set up your new iPhone but forgot about the Apple Watch, you might be able to restore the last backup made for your Apple Watch. Restore your Apple Watch from an iCloud Apple Watch backup
As a reminder, it’s important to create a backup of your Apple Watch, which can be done by unpairing it from the old iPhone. If, for whatever reason, you don’t have any listed backups for your Apple Watch and you don’t have the old iPhone, it’s best to erase the watch completely so that you can start fresh. Here are the steps you need to take to pair your Watch
Once you complete these steps, you can begin using your Apple Watch with your new iPhone. How to transfer health data from your Apple Watch to a new or different iPhone using iTunes or FinderAs mentioned above, when you backup your iPhone using Finder (macOS Catalina+) or iTunes (Windows and macOS Mojave and below), you need to encrypt that backup, so it includes your health data. Step 1: Create an encrypted backup
Step 2: Set up your new iPhone and pair your Apple Watch
Apple Watch won’t pair? Let’s fix it!If you run into trouble and your Apple Watch won’t pair with your iPhone, try manually pairing. Manually pairing also works when your iPhone’s camera is in use or not working. See a watch face when you’re trying to pair?Your Apple Watch is already paired with an iPhone. Erase your Apple Watch content and reset settings.
How to pair your Apple Watch manually
Pairing an Apple Watch includes downloading and installing the latest available version of watchOS for your Apple Watch. Depending on your internet speed, this process may take several minutes to even hours to complete. Is your Apple Watch still not pairing?
Wrapping it up!Pairing the Apple Watch with a new iPhone is pretty easy, thanks to the magic of iCloud or iTunes/Finder. Apple has really created the best backup service for its ecosystem of products, and it’s something that brings users back time and time again. If you run into any issues during this process, feel free to let us know in the comments. We will be sure to answer any questions or walk you through any troubles that may arise. |
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