When you set up Apple Watch, your iPhone asks you to hold the watch up to your iPhone camera. If your iPhone says that it's unable to connect to Apple Watch — or the watch shows a clock face — make sure that Apple Watch isn't already paired.
If you can't unpair Apple Watch because you don't have its paired iPhone, you can erase the watch.
When you erase Apple Watch instead of unpairing it, the watch is still protected by Activation Lock. Before you can pair Apple Watch again, enter the Apple ID and password that was used to set it up.
Open the Settings app on your watch, then tap General > Reset.
Tap Erase All Content and Settings, then tap again to confirm.
Wait for the watch to unpair.
After Apple Watch unpairs completely, you can pair again. You'll need the Apple ID and password that were used to set up the watch.
Reset Apple Watch without using a passcode
If you can't unpair or erase your Apple Watch because you’ve forgotten its passcode, you can reset the watch.
When you reset Apple Watch instead of unpairing it, the watch is still protected by Activation Lock. Before you can pair Apple Watch again, you'll have to enter the Apple ID and password that was used to set it up.
Put Apple Watch on its charger.
Press and hold the side button until you see the screen with the power button in the upper-right corner, then let go of the side button. If your Apple Watch has an earlier version of watchOS, you see the Power Off slider instead of the power button.
Press and hold the Digital Crown until you see the red Reset button.
Tap Reset, then tap Reset again to confirm.
After Apple Watch unpairs completely, you can pair again. Remember that you'll need the Apple ID and password that were used to set up the watch.
Reset Apple Watch if the pairing process stalls
If it seems like the pairing process has stalled — for example, the pairing animation remains on the screen for several minutes — resetting your Apple Watch might help:
Press and hold the Digital Crown while your Apple Watch is in pairing mode.
Press and hold the Digital Crown until you see the red Reset button.Tap Reset, then tap Reset again to confirm.After Apple Watch unpairs completely, you can pair again. Remember that you'll need the Apple ID and password that were used to set up the watch.
If your Apple Watch and iPhone are not pairing, first check that Airplane Mode is off on both devices. Make sure Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are turned on in the settings of your iPhone. If the issue persists, try restarting both devices to reset the connection.
On a computer, in a web browser, go to: https://www.iCloud.com > sign in with your Apple ID. Open Find iPhone > select All Devices (at the top) > click your Apple Watch. Click Erase Apple Watch > Select Next until the device is erased.
Press and hold the Digital Crown while your Apple Watch is in pairing mode. Tap Reset when it appears on your watch. After your watch has been reset, you can pair again.
Press and hold the Digital Crown until the red Reset button appears.Tap Reset, then tap Reset again to confirm. After Apple Watch has unpaired completely, you can pair again. Remember that you'll need the Apple ID and password that were used to set up the watch.
Apple Watch owners usually need their own iPhone to pair with the watch during the setup process. However, a feature called Family Setup offers a way around that requirement so you can set up an Apple Watch for a child or another family member who doesn't own an iPhone.
So if your watch is lost or stolen, you can use Find My to help you find it again. And thanks to Activation Lock, your Apple ID and password are required before anyone can erase your Apple Watch and use it with their iPhone.
Press and hold the side button until you see the power button in the upper-right corner of the display. Press and hold the Digital Crown until you see Erase all content and settings. Tap Reset, then tap Reset again to confirm. Wait for the process to finish, then set up your Apple Watch again.
If your Apple Watch isn't pairing, you'll see a red iPhone icon or red X on your watch face. Moving your devices closer together or restarting them can resolve your issue. If all else fails, reset your Apple Watch and try re-pairing it to your iPhone.
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next to the watch that you want to unpair, then tap Unpair Apple Watch.
