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Apple Watch won't ring unless phone is within range

Apple replaced a 2 week old watch with another new watch, and the watch still does not take incoming calls unless the phone is nearby. Outgoing calls can be made, but any incoming calls automatically go to voicemail.

Apple Watch SE

Posted on Mar 23, 2023 10:07 AM

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Posted on Mar 23, 2023 10:39 AM

I assume this is a cellular model (red ring on crown)


Does your correct number show when you call a friend?


Make sure that in iPhone, Watch app, My Watch tab, Notifications, Phone, are set to Custom, Allow, with Sounds, Haptics both on.

If that does not help, I would unpair the Watch including removing the eSIM then pair up again.

 Unpair and erase your Apple Watch – Apple Support (UK) 

(this will create a backup too) 

Then set up your new watch 

Set up your Apple Watch – Apple Support (UK) 

which includes this article how to set up cellular 

Set up cellular on Apple Watch - Apple Support

or in UK 

Set up mobile on Apple Watch – Apple Support (UK) - takes about 20 minutes


If still no good contact your eSIM provider.,



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Mar 23, 2023 10:39 AM in response to dianefromspring branch

I assume this is a cellular model (red ring on crown)


Does your correct number show when you call a friend?


Make sure that in iPhone, Watch app, My Watch tab, Notifications, Phone, are set to Custom, Allow, with Sounds, Haptics both on.

If that does not help, I would unpair the Watch including removing the eSIM then pair up again.

 Unpair and erase your Apple Watch – Apple Support (UK) 

(this will create a backup too) 

Then set up your new watch 

Set up your Apple Watch – Apple Support (UK) 

which includes this article how to set up cellular 

Set up cellular on Apple Watch - Apple Support

or in UK 

Set up mobile on Apple Watch – Apple Support (UK) - takes about 20 minutes


If still no good contact your eSIM provider.,



Apple Watch won't ring unless phone is within range

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