Why Can’t I Pair My Apple Watch with My New iPhone 11? 5 Easy Fixes

If you’re having trouble pairing your Apple Watch with your iPhone 11, don’t worry – you’re not alone. Many users have encountered this issue, but there are several easy fixes you can try to get your devices connected. Let’s dive in and explore the steps you can take to resolve this problem.

Check Your Settings

First and foremost, ensure that both your Apple Watch and iPhone 11 have Wi-Fi and Bluetooth enabled. You can quickly check this in the Control Center on your iPhone by swiping down from the top-right corner of your screen. The Wi-Fi and Bluetooth icons should be blue, and the Airplane Mode icon should be gray. On your Apple Watch, swipe up from the bottom of the screen to open the Control Center.

Move Your Devices Closer Together

If your iPhone is too far away from your Apple Watch or if it’s in a bag or drawer that’s blocking the signal, it can prevent the devices from pairing. Because the watch and phone pair via Bluetooth, proximity is key. Get them closer together and see if that resolves the issue.

Restart Your Devices

Another common troubleshooting step is to turn your devices off and on again. To turn off your iPhone 11, hold down the side lock button and volume up buttons until the “slide to power off” toggle appears. Slide the power button to turn the phone off, then hold the side button until the Apple logo appears to turn it back on.
To shut down your Apple Watch, hold down the side button (not the crown) and then swipe the power off slider. Press and hold the side button to turn the watch back on.

Reset Your Apple Watch

If you’ve followed the previous steps and you’re still having issues, it’s time to reset your Apple Watch. This fix should resolve the pairing issue, but it will wipe saved data off the watch, so you should back it up before doing so.
In the watch’s Settings app, choose General, then Reset, then Erase All Content and Settings.

Unpair and Pair Again

As a last resort, you can unpair your iPhone and Apple Watch, then pair them again. In the Watch app on your iPhone, tap All Watches, the information button next to your Apple Watch, then Unpair Apple Watch. Now everything should be just like new, and you’ll be able to pair your Apple Watch and iPhone 11.
By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the pairing issue and get your Apple Watch and iPhone 11 connected. If you continue to experience problems, it’s best to contact Apple Support for further assistance.