Apple Watch won’t Pair with new iPhone 15 Pro? How to fix

Some users have reported that their Apple Watch won’t pair with their new iPhone 15 Pro. Wireless connection issues can be extremely frustrating, especially when you’re not sure what’s causing the problem. In this article, I’ll explain why your Apple Watch won’t pair with your iPhone 15 Pro and show you how to fix the problem.

Note: information in this article apply to iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, Apple Watch Ultra 2, Apple Watch Ultra, Apple Watch Series 9, Apple Watch Series 8, Apple Watch Series 7, Apple Watch Series 6, Apple Watch Series 5, Apple Watch SE, and Apple Watch Series 4.

Move your iPhone closer to your Apple Watch

There’s a possibility your iPhone 15 Pro is simply too far away from your Apple Watch, or that it’s in a bag or drawer that is blocking a clear signal.

Because the Apple Watch and iPhone pair via Bluetooth, proximity is important. So, make sure both devices are close together and then try pairing them again.

Make Sure Settings Aren’t Preventing Your Apple Watch from pairing with iPhone 15 Pro

An Apple Watch not connecting to iPhone 15 Pro may be caused by something as simple as a setting on your watch or on the phone. If your iPhone 15 Pro has Wi-Fi or Bluetooth turned off — or if either of your devices are in Airplane Mode — they won’t be able to pair. Make sure all settings are set properly to facilitate the connection.

On the iPhone, you can quickly check this in the Control Center. Swipe down from the top-right corner of your screen and ensure Bluetooth and Wi-Fi are on (the icons will be blue) and Airplane Mode is off (the icon will be gray). On the Apple Watch, swipe up from the bottom of the screen to open the Control Center.

Make sure your iPhone 15 Pro is up to date

A software bug may be preventing your Apple Watch from pairing with your iPhone 15 Pro. Updating your iPhone may fix this problem. Here’s how to update your iPhone:

1. Go to Settings.

2. Tap General.

3. Tap Software Update. This will check for updates. If there is an update available, follow the onscreen instructions.

Restart your iPhone 15 Pro and Apple Watch

If your Apple Watch won’t pair with iPhone 15 Pro, there may be a minor software glitch that’s causing the problem. A simple restart may help you get back up and running in no time. Here is how you can restart your iPhone:

1. Press and hold the volume up (or down) and the side buttons together until you see the onscreen power off slider.

2. Drag the slider from left to right.

3. Wait for your iPhone to turn off.

4. Press and hold the side button until the Apple logo appears.

Here is how you can restart your watch:

1. Press and hold the side button until the power off slider appears.

2. Tap the power button.

3. Drag the onscreen slider from left to right.

4. Wait for your watch to power off.

5. Press and hold the side button until you see the Apple logo.

Force restart your iPhone 15 Pro and Apple Watch

Force restarting both devices should solve most problems when your Apple Watch won’t pair with iPhone 15 Pro. Here is how you can force restart your iPhone:

1. Press and quickly release the volume up button.

2. Press and quickly release the volume down button.

3. Press and hold the side button.

4. When the Apple logo appears, release the side button.

Here is how you can force restart your watch:

1. Press and hold the Digital Crown and the side button at the same time until your watch restarts.

2. Release the Digital Crown and side button.

Reset Network Settings

The iPhone stores information about all connecting networks to make reconnecting a smoother process. It’s also possible for this data to become corrupted, which can keep an iPhone 15 Pro from connecting to an Apple Watch. So, if your Apple Watch won’t pair with the iPhone 15 Pro, reset your network settings and then try again. Please note that this will erase all of the network settings including cellular settings, Wi-Fi settings, VPN settings etc.

Here’s how to reset network settings on your iPhone:

1. Go to Settings.

2. Tap General.

3. Tap Transfer or Reset iPhone.

4. Tap Reset.

5. Tap Reset Network Settings and then follow the onscreen instructions.

My Apple Watch Won’t Pair with iPhone 15 Pro: What’s Next?

If you’ve followed all of the previous steps and you’re still having issues pairing your Apple Watch to iPhone 15 Pro, the next thing you should do is to reset the watch. This fix should resolve the pairing issue, but it will erase saved data off the watch, so you should back it up before doing so.

1. On your watch, open the Settings app.

2. Choose General.

3. Tap Reset.

4. Tap Erase All Content and Settings.