How to fix Apple Watch not connecting to iPhone

Are you experiencing difficulties in establishing a connection between your Apple Watch and iPhone? Connecting Apple Watch to your iPhone should be a seamless process, but sometimes technical issues can arise, causing inconvenience. Without a connection, you may not be able to call, text, or listen to music from your watch. We understand how frustrating this can be, but worry not. Here are fixes that are known to work and should help you troubleshoot and resolve Watch and iPhone connection issues.

How to fix Apple Watch not connecting to iPhone

1. Check if the Watch Is Disconnected

Before anything else, it is important to check if the watch is not connecting or if the notifications on the watch are not working as these are two different problems. It’s straightforward to check if the watch is disconnected by going to the control center of your Apple Watch.

2. Enable Bluetooth on iPhone

Enabling Bluetooth is essential to establish a connection between your watch and iPhone to link them. So make sure Bluetooth is enabled on your iPhone.

3. Disable Airplane Mode on Watch

When Airplane mode is activated on your Apple Watch, it effectively disables all wireless connections that the device supports. This could potentially interfere with the connection between your watch and iPhone.

4. Update iOS and watchOS

It’s possible that your watch and iPhone aren’t connecting because of a software glitch. Make sure to update your iPhone and Apple Watch to the latest version. 

5. Reset Network Settings on iPhone

Resetting network settings can come in handy when you’re trying to connect your Apple Watch to your iPhone. Just remember that once you reset the network settings, you’ll have to set up and input all the details for the networks and devices you rely on again.

6. Reset Sync Data on Apple Watch

You’re still having trouble connecting your Apple Watch with your iPhone? Resetting the sync data might work for you. Just keep in mind that this will wipe out all your current sync settings. But don’t worry, your watch will automatically resync with your phone after the reset, and hopefully, this will solve any connection problems you’ve been having.

7. Restart Apple Watch and iPhone

If the previous methods have not fixed the issue, just like any electronic device, restarting your iPhone and Apple Watch can often help in resolving minor software glitches or issues that may be causing the problem in the connection.