So you just bought a brand new Apple Watch and are excited to pair it with your iPhone? Or maybe you just bought a new iPhone and are wondering how to unpair your Apple Watch and then pair it with a new iPhone.
There are several ways to pair and unpair Apple Watch with a new iPhone and I will outline them all in this article. So if you’re unpairing or unpairing your new Apple Watch, here are all the working methods you can use.
How to Unpair Apple Watch
If you bought a new iPhone and want to pair your Apple Watch with it, you must first unpair it from your old iPhone. There are several ways to do this. You can do this using your iPhone or, if you prefer, directly from the Apple Watch.
We have a detailed article on how to pair and reset an Apple Watch, which you can check out for step-by-step instructions on this topic.
How to Pair Apple Watch
If you’ve just bought a new Apple Watch and are wondering how to pair it with your iPhone, here’s what to do. These are also the steps to follow if you have paired your Apple Watch with your old iPhone and are pairing with your new iPhone.
Pre-Installation Preparations
Note: This is only necessary if you’re disconnecting your Apple Watch from an old iPhone and pairing it with a new one.
- Back up your old iPhone. This will also backup your Apple Watch data so you can easily set it up on the new iPhone.
- Restore your iCloud or iTunes backup when setting up your new iPhone.
Method 1: Automatic Pairing and Setup
The first method we’re going to discuss is the one Apple recommends, which almost always works. this The easiest and simplest way to set up an Apple Watch. Here’s what you need to do.
- Bring your new (or unpaired) device The Apple Watch is close to your iPhone. You should see a prompt like the image below. Tap on ‘Go on‘.
- Your watch will now display an animation. Scan with your iPhone. Tap on ‘Restore from backup‘ if you’re pairing an old Apple Watch with a new iPhone. Otherwise, tap on ‘Set up as New Apple Watch’.
Follow the on-screen instructions and that’s it. Your Apple Watch will be paired.
Method 2: Manual Pairing with the ⓘ Icon
Sometimes the automatic pairing method doesn’t work and you can use the manual pairing method to start setting up your Apple Watch. Most of the steps still remain the same, but the beginning of the process is different. Here’s what you need to do.
- Tap the ⓘ icon that appears on your Apple Watch to see the name of your Apple Watch. This will appear on both the watch and your iPhone inside the Watch app.
- Tap on the name and then Enter the six-digit code that appears on your Apple Watch To confirm you’ve paired with the correct watch
You can now choose whether you want to restore a backup or set your watch as completely new. The rest of the process remains the same; all you have to do is follow the on-screen instructions and your watch will be set up in no time.
Pair Apple Watch with New iPhone Using These Methods
Now that you know all the methods you can use to both unpair and unpair your Apple Watch with an iPhone, you should be ready to set up the watch with your brand new iPhone. Probably the automatic pairing method will work perfectly for you, but if it doesn’t work, there is always the manual method of winding your watch. Also, if you are facing any setup issues, you should check out our article on Apple Watch not pairing with iPhone.
