[Pair Apple Watch] How Long Does It Take To Pair Apple Watch with iPhone

By Bevan Gibson, on December 4, 2020, in iPhone Answers | SOLVED

So why it takes so long to Pair Apple Watch with iPhone? I am pairing an Apple Watch series 3 to my iPhone 11 Pro for the first time - and I think I am stuck on the first step. I think pairing an Apple Watch to iPhone is a fast process, while it now takes hours and still unable to finish (What's iPhone 6 Plus Touch Disease and How To Fix). I have seen on my screen "good morning - please wait" for a long time - like well over an hour - maybe close to 90 minutes or more. Is that right? How long does it usually take to pair Apple Watch to an iPhone?

To set up and pair your Apple Watch with an iPhone, you need iOS device with the latest version of software. You also need to make sure that your iPhone has the Bluetooth option turned on, and that it's connected to Wi-Fi or a cellular network. Usually it may take 3-10 minutes to pair an Apple Watch to an iPhone since this procedure also gets data transfer and restoration involved. In this article, we will discuss how long does it take to pair Apple Watch to iPhone.

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It's not quite intuitive to tell if your Apple Watch is pairing with your iPhone properly. For instance, if you see a red iPhone icon on your Apple Watch, or you're trying to pair and can't find the "i" icon, it means you need to repair these two devices. Also, at times the Apple Watch and iPhone pairing time may take hours to complete. On this circumstance, you can follow steps below for troubleshooting this issue.

How To Fix It Takes Too Long To Pair Apple Watch with iPhone:

• Fix 1 - Check Apple Watch connection: If you don't get messages notifications, or calls on your Apple Watch, your Apple Watch and iPhone might not be connected. Try to put them together and pair again.
• Fix 2 - Check Wi-Fi and Bluetooth: First, make sure both devices have Wi-Fi and Bluetooth enabled and are in range of each other.
• Fix 3 - Restart Your iPhone and Apple Watch: Then, try restarting your Apple Watch and iPhone, as well as resetting your iPhone's network settings.

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