How to Pair a New Apple Watch

Step by step

1. 1 min

   Power on the Apple Watch

   Press and hold the side button on your Apple Watch until the Apple logo appears on the display. Ensure the device has sufficient battery charge or place it on its magnetic charger during the pairing process.

2. 30 sec

   Open the Watch app

   Unlock your iPhone and open the Watch app. If you are already paired with another watch, tap All Watches at the top left of the screen and select Add Watch.

3. 1 min

   Scan the pairing animation

   Select Set Up for Myself within the app. Position your iPhone so the Apple Watch appears in the viewfinder of the camera. The devices will automatically detect each other and initiate the handshake.

   Note: If the camera cannot detect the watch, tap Pair Apple Watch Manually and follow the on-screen instructions.
4. 1 min

   Restore or set up as new

   Choose whether to restore your watch from a previous backup or select Set Up as New Apple Watch. This selection determines if your previous settings, apps, and watch faces will be transferred.

5. 30 sec

   Sign in with Apple ID

   Enter your Apple ID password when prompted. This step is required to activate Activation Lock and enable services such as Find My and Apple Pay.

6. 1 min

   Configure preferences

   Follow the remaining prompts to enable features like Siri, Location Services, and Heart Rate monitoring. Once completed, the watch will begin syncing data from your iPhone.

   Note: Keep the devices in close proximity until the sync process finishes.