How To Connect Apple Watch To New Phone?

On the new phone, install and open the Apple Watch app

On the new phone, sign in with the same Apple ID used with the Apple Watch

Turn on Bluetooth on the new phone

Keep the Apple Watch and new phone close together

On the Apple Watch, confirm it’s on and unlocked

If the Apple Watch is paired to the old iPhone, open the Watch app on the old iPhone

In the Watch app, go to My Watch and select the watch

Tap the info button (i) and choose Unpair Apple Watch

Choose to keep the cellular plan (if applicable) and follow prompts

On the Apple Watch, start pairing again when prompted (you should see the pairing screen)

On the new phone, tap Start Pairing in the Apple Watch app

Hold the new phone over the animation on the Apple Watch to pair

Follow the prompts to set up the watch (restore from backup if offered)

If prompted, enter the Apple ID password and complete any carrier/cellular setup

Wait for synchronization to finish before using the watch

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