How to connect apple watch to iphone

Tech giant Apple announced a new range of products, including three watches, four brand new iPhone 14 models, and the AirPods Pro 2 at their official yearly event held two weeks ago. Many staunch followers and fans have already grabbed upgrades for their older devices.

The new iPhone 14 series promises the best battery life on an iPhone to date, improved low-light photography, bigger displays, and more. It is a worthy upgrade for those looking to grab the latest technology from Apple.

New iPhones are generally very seamless to set up, considering the robust data backup options the devices offer. You can also pair your Apple Watch, new or old, quite easily with the iPhone 14 and 14 Pro series. If you want to access data from your old watch on the new device, all you need is the Watch app and a saved backup.

Here's how you can pair your Apple Watch with the new iPhone 14 or iPhone 14 Pro

Before starting the process, make sure of the following:

1. Your iPhone 14 / 14 Plus / 14 Pro / 14 Pro Max should be connected to the internet.
2. Enable Bluetooth on your iPhone.
3. Complete any pending software updates to your iPhone.
4. If pairing an old watch, make sure all previous watch data is backed up in iCloud for a seamless experience.
5. Keep your Apple Watch and iPhone close together until the pairing process is complete.

To pair either a new or old Apple Watch with the latest iPhone 14 / 14 Pro, follow these steps:

1. Download the Watch app on your iPhone.
2. Switch on your Apple Watch, put it on your wrist, and hold it close to your iPhone.
3. A message stating, "Use your iPhone to set up this Apple Watch" will appear on your phone. Tap on Continue. If the message doesn't appear, open the Watch app on your iPhone, tap All Watches, and then click Add Watch.
4. If you are setting the watch up for yourself, tap Set Up for Myself. Otherwise, choose the option of Set Up for a Family Member.
5. Once an animation shows up, place your watch's face on your iPhone's screen to fit the viewfinder. You can also choose to manually pair the watch and follow the prompts shown. Once complete, your watch will be paired with your iPhone 14 or 14 Pro successfully.

To finish setting up your watch, take a look at the following steps:

1. If it's a new watch, choose to set up as new. If it's an old watch and you want to restore the backup, choose to restore. Choose which wrist you want to wear your watch on, and then tap Continue. You will then have to read the terms and conditions and click Agree.
2. Sign in with your Apple ID password. You can also choose to link the Apple ID later from the Watch app.
3. Choose to create a passcode for your watch when prompted on your iPhone. You can avoid this step if you wish to, but certain services like Apple Pay will not be available without a passcode.
4. Once all new information is synced, your Apple Watch will be up-to-date and ready for use.

The erstwhile hyped yearly event revealed three new models for the Apple Watch, including the Series 8, SE, and Ultra. Each of these models caters to different needs, letting users upgrade their experience as required.

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Apple Watch pairs with an iPhone using Bluetooth 4.0. Apple Watch will also stay connected to an iPhone using Wi-Fi, as long as both devices are on the same Wi-Fi network.

An iPhone is required to use the Apple Watch. Once connected, apps on the watch will exchange data with the iPhone to deliver relevant information to the Apple Watch.

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The mail arrived an you finally have your Apple Watch. Great! You sit down on the couch and you see that the smartwatch is charged already. That saves some time. But how do you connect the watch to your iPhone? In this article, we'll go through our findings, so you'll know which steps to take.

1. Video
2. Charge
3. Connect
4. Configuration
5. Apps

Get started with connecting the Apple Watch to the iPhone

You can easily connect your Apple Watch to your iPhone. Go through the following steps:

• Step 1: charge your Apple Watch
• Step 2: connect Apple Watch
• Step 3: configure Apple Watch and set a password
• Step 4: install apps on Apple Watch

Step 1: charge it a little bit more

First of all, I want to make sure that my iPhone is connected to the Internet and Bluetooth. When you take the Apple Watch out of the box, it's already charged, but since I'm a real control freak, I charge it anyway. After all, it's very annoying when your smartwatch of phone dies when it's halfway through linking it. I can turn on the watch by pressing the round button on the right side. Wait until the Apple logo appears on the screen to release the button. Once my Apple Watch is fully charged, I take it out of the charger.

Step 2: Connecting the Apple Watch

I open the Apple Watch app on my iPhone. I don't have to download it, because the app comes with the iPhone. A list of languages will appear on the smartwatch. I use the touchscreen to press 'Dutch'. When you click 'Start', you'll see an animation on the Apple Watch. A camera with a square viewfinder will appear on the iPhone. I make sure to get the screen of my Apple Watch in the center of the viewfinder. The following message should appear: "Your Apple Watch is linked."

Step 3: configuration and password

I'm going to configure and secure my Apple Watch. The notification 'Use your iPhone to set up this Apple Watch' appears. Tap 'Continue'. Don't you see this notification? Open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone and tap 'Start pairing'. First of all, I indicate that my Apple Watch is new. I then select which wrist I want to wear the smartwatch on. Apple has thought of left-handed people, and the watch will turn the screen the right direction. Read the terms and conditions and tap 'Agree'. Don't want others to see your data when you don't wear your Apple Watch? Set a password by tapping 'Create a password'. Useful if you have curious roommates.

Step 4: apps on an Apple Watch

Time for the best part: installing apps on my Apple Watch. The smartwatch gives you two options: 'Install everything' or 'Choose later'. You might be tempted to install everything now, but your Apple Watch will need a lot of time to synchronize. It is best to press 'Choose later'. You'll get standard apps like mail and iMessage. You can decide which cool apps, like a fitness tracker or your favorite store's app, you want to install. For now, the installation can begin.

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