How to Set Up Apple Watch: An Easy Guide

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Next, toss all wrappers aside and hold down the side button (not the rotating crown) until you see the Apple logo.

Then plug the circular charger into a wall outlet and magnetically clip the Apple Watch onto the charger.

Simply holding your powered on Apple Watch and your unlocked iPhone next to each other will bring up a window on your phone that says “Use your iPhone to set up this Apple Watch”. Tap Continue to begin the pairing process.

If it doesn’t show up, tap Start Pairing on your Apple Watch instead to start the process, and remember to keep the iPhone and Apple Watch next to each other throughout. the duration.

This is the coolest part of the installation process. A strange glowing orb will appear on your Apple Watch. Then there is a viewfinder on your iPhone screen. Simply position the watch in the viewfinder.

This helps your iPhone recognize the watch. If that fails, you can tap Pair Apple Watch manually and follow the onscreen instructions.

Here you’ll be asked if you want to restore from a backup or set up as a new watch, chances are this is your first Apple Watch, so select ‘as new’. We will continue the tutorial based on setting up a new Apple Watch for those new to the scene.

If you have a backup of an old watch, tap Continue and you’ll be presented with a list of backups to choose from.

This is also where you may be prompted to install a software update if the watch is running on outdated software.

The watch needs to know which wrist you will be wearing it on. Select left or right, then tap Accept Terms (if you do agree), then tap Accept again.

You may be prompted to sign in to your Apple ID at this point, so have your email address and password ready.

You may also be prompted to remove an activation lock, so follow the instructions. If you bought your watch second-hand, you may need to contact the seller to have their activation lock removed.

Apple has instructions on this here.

You don’t have to create a password, but it’s a good idea. You don’t have to enter it every time you look at your watch, only when you put it on for the first time after taking it off.

It’s a good security measure, and Apple makes it mandatory to use Apple Pay.

Here you should see a screen appear to sort through your settings: this can range from text size and boldness to access to location services, route tracking, Wi-Fi calling and Siri. This is also where you’ll find features like Emergency SOS and fall detection.

You’ll also be prompted to verify your current age, weight, and height to ensure the watch is tracking your fitness correctly.

If you opted for a cellular version of the Apple Watch, you will now be prompted to set up a mobile data plan. If you don’t want to do it now, you can tap Not Now to skip it and set it up later through the Watch app on your connected iPhone.

You’ll also be prompted to set up Apple Pay by adding a card through your iPhone.

Not long now! Your Apple Watch syncs with your iPhone. Keep them close together until the clock progress wheel is complete and you’re ready to go!