Turn on your Apple Watch by pressing and holding the side button until the Apple logo appears
Bring your iPhone near the Apple Watch
Make sure Bluetooth is turned on and your iPhone is connected to Wi-Fi or cellular data
Hold your iPhone over the animation on the Apple Watch to pair it
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 orientation
Sign in with your Apple ID if prompted
Set up a passcode
Choose whether to restore from a backup or set up as new
Select your app and settings preferences
Wait for the sync process to finish
Keep your Apple Watch and iPhone close together until setup is complete
Press the Digital Crown to start using your Apple Watch