Apple Watch Battery Replacement: Apple Watch Not Connecting to Your Phone? Here’s the Fix
Though most iPhone users will agree, not all Apple devices “simply operate” as they should. This is possible with the Apple Watch, which can periodically completely cease synchronizing with your iPhone. Fortunately, the solution is rather simple, which you can try before taking your Apple watch to a service center that may suggest an Apple watch battery replacement.
When Your Watch Won’t Talk to Your iPhone
The “Apple watch not connecting to phone” indicator at the top of the Watch face is the most obvious indication that something is amiss. It usually appears when the iPhone is out of range of the Watch and is a red icon that resembles an iPhone with a line through it. Sometimes it shows up when they’re right next to each other.
Services that depend on your iPhone, such as push notifications or internet-based requests, will also experience difficulties (weather, news, and so on). If you’re experiencing problems with one app but not another, such as receiving Messages notifications but not Facebook notifications, this is most likely an app-specific problem (consider checking your notification settings).
When the “not connected” symbol is absent or your iPhone lists your Apple Watch as a connected device under Settings > Bluetooth, the problem might get more perplexing. If you’ve noticed the problem, trust your instincts and try some of the solutions listed below.
Restart or Unpair and Pair Your Watch to Fix
With one caveat: the order in which you turn things on. The old “if in doubt, turn it off and on again” method reappears here. The problem should be resolved with a simple restart, but to increase your chances of success, switch off the Apple Watch by pressing and holding the side button (not the digital crown), and then move the “Power Off” slider.
After that, shut down your iPhone. Hold the power button down until you see the Apple logo to start the iPhone, then wait. After letting the iPhone fully boot, unlock it to access the Home screen. Holding the side button while waiting will now boot the Watch.
With a bit of luck, your Watch will now be paired with your iPhone. Launch an app or use a face complication that uses the internet to test this. If things aren’t working or you still see the red “Apple watch not connecting to phone” symbol, you may need to re-pair your Watch to 0get things working again. If there are still problems, they could be related to the battery. In that case, you may need an Apple Watch battery replacement.
Open the Watch app on your iPhone, select the My Watch menu, then select All Watches to unpair. To unpair an Apple Watch, click the I button next to the Watch you want to do so. The next step gives you the option to keep (preferred) or remove your data plan if your Watch is cellular. Finally, confirm your desire to detach your Watch from your iPhone; otherwise, your iPhone
No Luck? Consider Erasing Your Watch
You can delete your Watch if it’s still not operating properly. Go to Settings > General > Reset > Erase All Content and Settings on your Watch.
Holding your Watch close to your iPhone now allows you to reset it, just follow the on-screen instructions. Any communication problems between your iPhone and Apple Watch should be resolved as a result. Here are 20 Apple Watch hints and suggestions to help you master your wearable.
If you’re still experiencing connectivity issues, it could be time to switch to a new Apple Watch or go for an Apple Watch Battery replacement.
Conclusion
The iPhone uses a Bluetooth connection and Wi-Fi to communicate with Apple Watch, and an issue with either of these may cause your wearable to be disconnected showing the message “Apple watch not connecting to phone”.
There are a few straightforward troubleshooting steps you can take to fix the majority of issues and quickly pair your Apple Watch with your iPhone if it is not connecting. If none oc the above fixes work, then it may be time for an Apple Watch Battery replacement.
