My new apple watche will not pair with phone, even after software update to phone and turning them both on and off.

My new apple watch will not pair with my iPhone 6 even after software updated. Help.

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Posted on Jan 15, 2021 7:12 PM

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Posted on Jan 15, 2021 7:19 PM

You need an iPhone running iOS 13 or later to pair with a new Watch.

Your iPhone 6 does not qualify since it cannot update past iOS 12.5.1.

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My new apple watche will not pair with phone, even after software update to phone and turning them both on and off.

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