Turn on your Apple Watch by pressing and holding the side button until the Apple logo appears
Bring your iPhone near your Apple Watch
Make sure Bluetooth is turned on and your iPhone is connected to Wi-Fi or cellular
Hold your iPhone over the animation on your Apple Watch to start pairing
Wait for the pairing screen to appear on your iPhone
Tap Set Up for Myself or Set Up for a Family Member
Follow the on-screen instructions on your iPhone
Choose your wrist preference and watch settings
Sign in with your Apple ID if prompted
Set a passcode for your Apple Watch if prompted
Choose whether to install apps and sync settings
Keep your iPhone and Apple Watch close together until pairing is complete
Finish setup by following the remaining prompts on your iPhone