Turn on your Apple Watch by pressing and holding the side button until the Apple logo appears
Bring your Apple Watch close to your iPhone
Make sure Bluetooth and Wi-Fi are turned on on your iPhone
Open the Watch app on your iPhone
Tap Start Pairing
Hold your iPhone over the animation on your Apple Watch
Wait for the pairing process to complete
Choose Set Up for Myself or Set Up for a Family Member
Follow the on-screen instructions to sign in with your Apple ID
Choose your settings, such as passcode, wrist preference, and app preferences
Wait for your Apple Watch to sync with your iPhone
Keep both devices close together until setup is finished