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iPhone.</div><div itemprop=author itemscope itemtype=http://schema.org/Organization><meta content=Apple itemprop=name></div><div id=sections itemprop=articleBody><div><h2>Before you begin</h2><div><p>To set up and use your Apple Watch, you need an iPhone with the  <a href=https://support.apple.com/kb/HT204204> latest version of iOS </a> . You also need to make sure that your iPhone has Bluetooth turned on, and that it's connected to Wi-Fi or a cellular network.<p>watchOS 7 is compatible with Apple Watch Series 3 and later and Apple Watch SE.  <a href=https://support.apple.com/kb/HT204641> Upgrading to watchOS 7 </a>  requires an iPhone 6s or later running iOS 14 or later.<p>If you already set up your Apple Watch but want to use it with a different iPhone, you can  <a href=https://support.apple.com/kb/HT205189> transfer your Apple Watch and its content to your new iPhone </a> .</div></div><div class=stepswrap><h2>Turn on your Apple Watch and put it on</h2><div><p>To turn on your Apple Watch, press and hold the side button until you see the Apple logo. This may take a few minutes. <p>Get help <a href=https://support.apple.com/kb/HT204640> if your Apple Watch won’t turn on </a>  or  <a href=https://support.apple.com/kb/HT204567> if you're asked to enter a passcode and forgot it </a> .<p><img alt="Side button on Apple Watch."src=/library/content/dam/edam/applecare/images/en_US/applewatch/watchos5-series4-watch-turn-on.jpg width=295></div></div><div class=stepswrap><h2>Hold your Apple Watch close to your iPhone</h2><div><p>Wait for the "Use your iPhone to set up this Apple Watch" message to appear on your iPhone, then tap Continue. If you don't see this message, open the Watch app on your iPhone, tap All Watches, then tap Pair New Watch.<p>If this is your Apple Watch, tap Set Up for Myself. Or tap Set Up for a Family Member, then  <a href=https://support.apple.com/kb/HT211768> follow the steps to set up the watch for someone in your family </a> .<p>Keep your Apple Watch and iPhone close together until you complete these steps. <p><img alt src=/library/content/dam/edam/applecare/images/en_US/applewatch/watchos7-series5-iphone11-pro-setup-put-on-watch.jpg width=365></div></div><div class=stepswrap><h2>Hold your iPhone over the animation</h2><div><p>Center the watch face in the viewfinder on your iPhone. Wait for a message to say that your Apple Watch is paired.<p>If you can't use the camera, or you don't see the pairing animation or your iPhone can't read it, tap Pair Apple Watch Manually, then follow the steps that appear. <a href=https://support.apple.com/kb/HT209512> Learn what to do if you don't see the "i" icon </a> .<p><img alt src=/library/content/dam/edam/applecare/images/en_US/applewatch/watchos7-series5-ios14-iphone11-pro-setup-pair-animation.jpg width=365></div></div><div class=steps><h2 id=setup>Set up as new or restore from a backup</h2><div><p>If this is your first Apple Watch, tap Set Up as New Apple Watch. Otherwise, tap Restore from Backup. If asked, update your Apple Watch to the latest version of watchOS.<p>Read the Terms and Conditions and tap Agree, then tap Agree again to continue.</div></div><div class=steps><h2>Sign in with your Apple ID</h2><div><p>If asked, enter your  <a href=https://support.apple.com/kb/HT201487> Apple ID password </a> . If you aren’t asked, you can sign in later from the Apple Watch app: Tap General > Apple ID, then sign in. Certain features that require a cellular phone number won’t work on cellular models of Apple Watch unless you sign in to iCloud. <p>If Find My isn't set up on your iPhone, you'll be asked to turn on Activation Lock. If you see an Activation Lock screen, your Apple Watch is already linked to an Apple ID. You need to enter the email address and password for that Apple ID to continue set up. If your Apple Watch was previously owned, you might need to  <a href=https://support.apple.com/kb/HT205009> contact the previous owner to remove Activation Lock </a> . </div></div><div class=steps><h2>Choose your settings</h2><div><p>Your Apple Watch shows you which settings it shares with your iPhone. If you turned on features such as Find My, Location Services, Wi-Fi Calling, and Diagnostics for your iPhone, these settings automatically turn on for your Apple Watch.<p>Next, you can choose to use other settings, like Route Tracking and Siri. If Siri isn’t already set up on your iPhone, it will turn on after you choose this option. You can also choose the text size for your watch.</div></div><div class=stepswrap><h2>Create a passcode</h2><div><p>You can skip creating a passcode, but you need one for features like <a href=https://support.apple.com/kb/HT204506> Apple Pay </a> . <br> <br> On your iPhone, tap Create a Passcode or Add a Long Passcode, then switch to your Apple Watch to enter your new code. To skip, tap Don't Add Passcode.<p><img alt src=/library/content/dam/edam/applecare/images/en_US/applewatch/watchos7-ios14-iphone11-pro-setup-apple-watch-create-passcode.jpg width=295></div></div><div class=stepswrap><h2>Choose features and apps</h2><div><p>Next, you'll also be asked to set up Apple Pay by adding a card. Then we'll walk you through setting up features like automatic watchOS updates,  <a href=https://support.apple.com/kb/HT206983> SOS </a> , and  <a href=https://support.apple.com/kb/HT204517> Activity </a> . On cellular models of Apple Watch, you can also <a href=https://support.apple.com/kb/HT207578> set up cellular </a> .<p>Finally, you can install your apps that are compatible with Apple Watch, or choose to install apps individually later.<p><img alt src=/library/content/dam/edam/applecare/images/en_US/applewatch/watchos7-ios14-iphone11-pro-setup-install-available-apps.jpg width=295></div></div><div class=stepswrap><h2>Wait for your devices to sync</h2><div><p>Depending on how much data you have, syncing might take some time. While you wait for your watch to sync, try Apple Watch Basics to learn a little about how to use your watch.<p>Keep your devices close together until you hear a chime and feel a gentle tap from your Apple Watch, then press the Digital Crown. <p><img alt src=/library/content/dam/edam/applecare/images/en_US/applewatch/watchos7-ios14-iphone11-pro-setup-apple-watch-syncing.jpg width=295></div></div><div><h2>Start using your Apple Watch</h2><div><p>Learn about <a href=https://support.apple.com/kb/HT205552> gestures that control your Apple Watch </a> and about the <a href=https://support.apple.com/kb/HT204784> apps </a> that you can use. You can also <a href=https://help.apple.com/watch> read the Apple Watch User Guide </a> , <a href=https://support.apple.com/kb/HT205536> customize your watch face </a> , or <a href=https://support.apple.com/kb/HT204784> add or remove apps </a> . </div></div><div><div><p><img alt src=/library/content/dam/edam/applecare/images/en_US/mac_apps/itunes/divider.png width=810></div></div><div><h2>Get help</h2><div><p>To learn what to do next, find your issue below. If you still need help, <a href=https://getsupport.apple.com> contact Apple Support </a> .</div><div><h3>If your Apple Watch won't turn on</h3><div><p>You might need to <a href=https://support.apple.com/kb/HT204640> charge your Apple Watch </a> . </div></div><div><h3>If you're asked for a passcode</h3><div><p>Your Apple Watch is still paired with another iPhone. If you don't remember the passcode, you need to <a href=https://support.apple.com/kb/HT204567> erase your Apple Watch, then set it up again </a> . </div></div><div><h3>If you see an Activation Lock screen</h3><div><p>Your Apple Watch is linked to an Apple ID. You need to enter the email address and password for that Apple ID to continue set up. If your Apple Watch was previously owned, you might need to <a href=https://support.apple.com/kb/HT205009> contact the previous owner to remove Activation Lock </a> . </div></div><div><h3>If you can't set up your Apple Watch or you get an error message</h3><div><ol><li><a href=https://support.apple.com/kb/HT204204> Make sure that your iPhone has the latest version of iOS </a> .<li><a href=https://support.apple.com/kb/HT201559> Turn off your iPhone and turn it back on </a> .<li><a href=https://support.apple.com/kb/HT204510> Turn off your Apple Watch and turn it back on </a> . </ol></div></div></div></div><div class=mod-date><span> Published Date: </span>   <time datetime=2020-12-07 itemprop=datePublished> December 07, 2020 </time></div></div></div></div></div></section></div></div><div id=helpful-rating-wrapper><div class="ratings okapi-enabled"id=helpful><div class=show id=question-state><fieldset><legend><div id=okapi-a><span> Helpful? </span></div></legend><div class=helpful-btn-grp><button title="Solved my problem"class=button data-ss-analytics-event=acs.link_click data-ss-analytics-link-component_name=helpful data-ss-analytics-link-component_type=helpful data-ss-analytics-link-text=yes id=yes-button>Yes</button><button title="Not helpful"class=button data-ss-analytics-event=acs.link_click data-ss-analytics-link-component_name=helpful data-ss-analytics-link-component_type=helpful data-ss-analytics-link-text=no id=no-button>No</button></div></fieldset></div><div class="form-element form-textbox-labelbelow hide"id=feedback-state><form autocomplete=off><input value="Maximum character limit is 250."id=form-counter-error-message type=hidden><label data-no-label="Thanks for letting us know."data-yes-label="We’re glad this article helped."htmlfor=feedback id=feedback-label></label><div class="form-element form-textbox-labelbelow"id=feedback><div class=textarea-wrapper><span aria-hidden=true class=form-label id=optional_label> </span><div><textarea class="form-textbox form-textbox-textarea form-counter-textarea form-textbox-entered"data-no-placeholder="How can we make this article more helpful? 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