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Apple Watch isn't connected to iPhone

Apple: “If you see a red iPhone icon on your Apple Watch, or you're trying to pair and can't find the "i" icon, try to connect your devices again.”

Watch · 4 steps, in Apple's order

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  1. 1

    Bring them close together

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    • When your devices aren't connected, the red iPhone icon or the red X icon appears in Control Center. When your Apple Watch connects again, the green iPhone icon appears.
    • Bring your Apple Watch and paired iPhone close together. If your watch shows that the devices are still disconnected, try the steps below. After each step, see if your devices can connect.

    Apple: If your Apple Watch isn't connected or paired with your iPhone ↗

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  2. 2

    Airplane Mode off, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth on

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    • On your iPhone, swipe down from the top-right corner of your screen to open Control Center, then make sure that Airplane Mode is off and that Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are on.
    • On your Apple Watch, press the side button to open Control Center, then make sure that Airplane Mode is off.

    Apple: If your Apple Watch isn't connected or paired with your iPhone ↗

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