We use smartphones and other newfangled devices every day and no longer imagine how to do without them. In this article, you will learn how to pair with an Apple Watch. Watches of this model are one of the most popular in the world. We’ll talk more about how to set up the Apple Watch, connect them to your smartphone and much more.
What to look for
Many modern devices are quite simple to operate and do not need instructions. But the process of setting up Apple Watch is far from clear to everyone. In addition, the gadget is not cheap. There is a risk that with careless handling it will fail. Therefore, it is very important to thoroughly read the instructions. Pairing with the Apple Watch is a tricky business. In addition, the device must be charged, otherwise it will not be possible to establish pairing with the smartphone.
Where to begin?
For most buyers who have just purchased an “apple” watch, the question arises: "How to pair with an Apple Watch?". You have a manual, a charger, but what to do next?
The first time you need to fully charge the device. This guarantees a long battery life.
Please note that it will take some time to turn on the clock for the first time. This is absolutely normal. Gradually, the gadget will turn on much faster.
How to turn on? To turn on the watch, just hold the button on the side panel for a while.
How to create a new pair on Apple Watch
What is necessary for the correct setting of the gadget?
- Fully charged battery.
- Select the primary language of the device.
- Choose a wrist.
- Set security options.
- Set up the watch face.
- Adjust notifications.
Establishing synchronization
How to pair with an Apple Watch? Connection with a mobile phone is automatic. The program icons are displayed. Select Apple Watch.
- In order to start the synchronization process, click on “Start pairing” on two devices at once.
- Combine the smartphone’s camera with the animation on the watch’s screen.
- As soon as the synchronization is completed, a notification will appear on the smartphone’s display that the operation was successful.
- Next, click on "Configure as new Apple Watch." The watch will “ask” on which wrist you plan to wear it, select the option that is most convenient for you.
- Agree to all terms and conditions of use.
- Enter your details from your Apple account.
- Check out Siri's voice assistant. Answer all requests by pressing the OK button.
- Then you will need to come up with a secret code of four or seven digits for the Apple Watch. Your device may offer you simultaneous unlock settings. You can also configure automatic installation of programs or download them manually.
After completing all the steps, you will receive a notification on the smartphone that the pair has been successfully created.
In order to pair with the Apple Watch, as you can already understand, it will take some time. In the future, nothing will have to be configured.
Manual sync
How to set the clock in manual mode? Detailed instructions:
- To get started, click on the Apple Watch program icon.
- Tap the “Start pairing” option.
- Select a manual installation. Click on the i button. Soon, the smartphone will “see” the watch. During synchronization, both gadgets must be in close proximity to each other.
How to break sync
In order for the pairing to be broken, the smartphone and watch must be located close to each other. After that, go to the My Watch app, select the Apple Watch and select the i icon, and then “Break the pair.”
Not everyone knows that you can erase content and settings without using an iPhone, but directly through the WatchOS operating system.
Go to "Settings", then in the "Basic" erase all the information that was on the device so far. Typically, the cleaning process takes several minutes. Be sure to backup all the files. In the future, this will help to avoid losing the necessary information.
Establishing synchronization with a new iPhone
Let's see how to re-pair with the Apple Watch in case you become the owner of a new phone.
Before putting an old iPhone up for sale, it is recommended to break the pair. In the event that your device is already in the wrong hands, and you did not manage to break the synchronization, there is only one way out - return the watch to its original settings before starting pairing with a brand new smartphone.
You can do this as follows:
- In the clock menu go to the main settings
- Then click on the “Reset” command. To reset all information, click on "Erase All Content and Settings", then click "Continue" to delete all files and settings. When the watch returns to its original settings, select the desired language. After that, you can start pairing the Apple Watch with a newly acquired iPhone.
After you accept all the conditions of the application, you can install any program from the iPhone compatible with Apple watches. And although all the information from the watch’s memory will disappear, all this can be restored, since the clock is easily synchronized with the phone. If the old iPhone is still with you, you can disconnect the pair. To do this, enter the Watch program on the phone, then in the "My Clock" tab, click on the clock at the top of the screen. Select “Unpair Apple Watch” (Unpair Apple Watch) and simply confirm this step. Now you know how to pair with the Apple Watch again with a brand new smartphone.
We connect the clock to the computer
Apple Watch easily connects to a computer. Under the gadget strap is a port where you can insert a cable, then the watch can be connected to a PC.
Beginners often ask - how to create a pair of Apple Watch with an iPad? The connection process is the same as for a smartphone. If you plan on pairing with a tablet, just follow the instructions for the iPhone.
The clock does not turn on
Inexperienced users may think that if the smart watch does not turn on, then something inside has broken. This is actually a fallacy. Almost always, a device is simple enough to recharge, and it will work properly. If after charging the display does not light up, contact the technical support center.
Gadget loss
Imagine the situation: you lost your Apple Watch. Do not worry, the gadget can be found. To do this, download the program “Find iPhone” on your smartphone. Enter your username and secret code. Find the Apple Watch, and then enter the “Actions”. If the Apple Watch is operational, you can see their location on the map, mark the gadget as lost, and set an audio signal. If the device is somewhere nearby, you will hear a beep.
Find a watch through a computer
The device can be found not only from a computer, but also from a laptop. Everything is very simple and does not take much time. Here are the steps you need to perform to search:
- Go to the cloud site.
- In the input field, write your login details.
- Select the online version of Find iPhone.
- At the top of the display, click on “all devices”. Find the Apple Watch in the menu and click the command you need: move files, designate them as lost or give a sound signal.
Conclusion
It is difficult to name the specific reason why you need to disconnect the Apple Watch from the iPhone. There are so many of them that you need to understand separately in each specific situation. But the main reasons that the owners of Apple products call are: glitches and errors in the WatchOS system and update, the new owner of the watch or iPhone, restoring factory settings, problems when connecting devices in all modes (both manual and automatic), errors due to notifications. There are several ways to solve the problem of creating and breaking a pair; you can choose the most convenient for yourself.