The Apple Watch can be used to help the owner locate their paired iPhone when it\u2019s lost. This feature may be very useful when you\u2019ve misplaced your smartphone. The gadget enables you to play a pinging sound on the paired iPhone. However, to perform this capability, the Apple Watch and iPhone must be close enough to each other to communicate via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.<\/p>\n
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If your Apple Watch is not connected or paired with your iPhone:<\/p>\n
If you see a red iPhone icon on your Apple Watch, or you\u2019re trying to pair and can\u2019t find the\u00a0icon, try to connect your devices again.<\/p>\n
Check your Apple Watch connection:<\/p>\n
If you don\u2019t get notifications, messages, or calls on the Apple Watch, this may be because your Apple Watch and iPhone are not connected. When your devices disconnect, a red iPhone icon with a diagonal line appears on your watch face. To see if you\u2019re connected, you can also swipe up on the watch face to open the Control Center. When your Apple<\/p>\n
Watch connects again,\u00a0the Connected to iPhone<\/em>\u00a0icon appears. Try the steps below to connect your devices.<\/p>\n Try to connect your Apple Watch and iPhone again:<\/p>\n If your Apple Watch still can\u2019t connect, unpair your devices, then pair them again:<\/p>\n Before you begin:<\/em>\u00a0To set up and use your Apple Watch, you need an iPhone 5 or later with the latest version of iOS.<\/p>\n On your iPhone, go to Settings > Bluetooth<\/em> and make sure that Bluetooth is on. Make sure that your iPhone is connected to Wi-Fi or a cellular network. Put on your Apple Watch, and keep your Apple Watch and iPhone close together as they sync.<\/p>\n If you already set up your Apple Watch but want to use it with a different iPhone, you can transfer your Apple Watch and its content to your new iPhone.<\/p>\n Turn on your Apple Watch:\u00a0To turn on your Apple Watch, press and hold the side button until you see the Apple logo. This might take a few minutes. Next, select a language and choose a region. To scroll up or down, rotate the Digital Crown<\/em>.<\/p>\n Open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone. On your iPhone, tap Start Pairing<\/em>, then tap it again on your Apple Watch. Wait for an animation to appear on your Apple Watch.<\/p>\n Hold your iPhone over the animation, then center the watch face in the viewfinder. Wait for a message that says Your Apple Watch<\/em> is Paired. If you can\u2019t use the camera, tap Pair Apple Watch Manually<\/em>, then follow the steps that appear.<\/p>\n Set up and pick a wrist:<\/em>\u00a0On your iPhone, tap Set Up<\/em> as New Apple Watch. If you\u2019ve set up before, you can tap Restore from Backup<\/em>. Next, choose which wrist you want to wear your Apple Watch on. Read the Terms and Conditions<\/em> and tap Agree, then tap Agree again to continue. If you see an Activation Lock<\/em> screen, your Apple Watch is linked to an Apple ID. You need to enter the email address and password for that Apple ID to continue set up. If your Apple Watch was previously owned, you might need to contact the previous owner to remove Activation Lock<\/em>.<\/p>\n Choose whether you want your Apple Watch to track your workout routes and the weather, which uses Location Services<\/em>. Then choose whether to use Siri. If Siri isn\u2019t already set up on your iPhone, it will turn on after you choose this option.<\/p>\n Your Apple Watch shows you which settings it shares with your iPhone. If you turned on Find my iPhone, Location Services, Wi-Fi Calling, <\/em>and Diagnostics<\/em> for your iPhone, these settings automatically turn on for your Apple Watch.<\/p>\n Enter your Apple ID and password, then tap Next<\/em>. You need to sign in with your Apple ID\u00a0 and password to use features like Digital Touch, Apple Pay, and Handoff. If Find My iPhone<\/em> isn’t set up on your iPhone, you’ll be asked to turn on Activation Lock<\/em>. \u00a0If you forgot your Apple ID or password, you can find your Apple ID or reset your password.<\/p>\n Choose whether to create a passcode for your Apple Watch. You need a passcode for features like Apple Pay.<\/p>\n Tap Create a Passcode<\/em> or Add a Long Passcode<\/em> on your iPhone. Switch to your Apple Watch to enter your new code, then tap Yes<\/em> or No<\/em> to choose if unlocking your iPhone will also unlock your Apple Watch.<\/p>\n You’ll also be asked to set up Apple Pay by adding a card.<\/p>\n You can set up the Activity app by entering some information about yourself and setting your goals. If you already set up Activity on another Apple Watch, you won’t get this step. If you skip this step, you can set up Activity later in the Apple Watch app on your iPhone.<\/p>\n You’ll be asked to set up SOS, which calls local emergency services when you press and hold the side button.<\/p>\n Tap Install All<\/em> to sync iPhone apps that work with your Apple Watch. Only apps that are compatible with your Apple Watch will sync. Tap Choose Later<\/em> to sync only basic information like Mail, Contacts, and Messages. Wait for your iPhone and Apple Watch to sync. Depending on the amount of data you’re syncing, this might take some time. Keep your devices close together until you hear a chime and feel a gentle tap from your Apple Watch.<\/p>\n\n
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Set up your Apple Watch<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n
Pairing Screen on Apple Watch<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n
Set up Route Tracking and Siri<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n
Sign in with Your Apple ID<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n
How to Create a Passcode<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n
Set up the Activity App and SOS<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n
Sync Apps<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n
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