Pairing is not possible on your Apple Watch? If pairing, whether pairing with iPhone or iPad, failed, there are several reasons that could be causing the issue. At first, if an icon ofiPhone red appears on the face of your device Apple Watch or if the icon '»i »Does not appear when you try to set up the pairing between your Apple Watch and your iPhone, you will have to try to reconnect all of your devices. You can also try to deactivate and then reactivate pairing with the iPhone: this simple action can in many cases resolve the pairing problem very quickly. So, in this article, you will find the different steps to follow in order to overcome this problem of impossible pairing between your connected watch and your Apple device. Good reading!

Apple Watch pairing problem

Is your Apple Watch is well connected to your iPhone?

Indeed, if your Apple Watch is not properly connected to your iPhone, it is quite normal that you cannot pair your devices. Here are the steps to follow to find out:

  • Position your Apple Watch as well as your iPhone next to each other
  • Check that your connected watch is well lit.
  • Now check that the airplane mode of your iPhone is not engaged and that the options Bluetooth et Wi-Fi are properly activated: you can check this by swiping your iPhone screen from bottom to top to open the Center de contrôle (the activated options will be blue; for airplane mode, the option will be orange if it is activated, you will only have to press it once to deactivate it)
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Pairing not possible: your Apple Watch is it well connected?

It is sometimes possible that your Apple Watch is simply not connected to your iPhone. This will cause you to not be able to receive messages, calls or even notifications on your smartwatch. If you think your devices are not connected, check it via the Center de contrôle or by locating the red iPhone icons or the red cross on the screen of your Apple Watch. If your devices are well connected, the iPhone icon should be green. Be careful not to move your iPhone too far away from your Apple Watch in order to optimize the connection between the two devices.