Apple Watch is Apple's wearable is designed to help you stay active, motivated, and connected. It runs watchOS, and it comes in 40mm and 44mm size options. Apple launched two new smartwatches in 2020: the Apple Watch Series 6 and the Apple Watch SE. Both devices run WatchOS 7, but because the Watch SE is a more affordable version of Apple's flagship.

See if your Apple Watch is charging

When you connect your Apple Watch to its charging cable and power, you should see a green lightning bolt on the screen.

If your watch requires charging, a red lightning bolt appears on the screen. (You might need to click the side button to see the watch face.) When your watch is charging, the red lightning bolt changes to a green lightning bolt . If your screen is blank or you see the Apple Magnetic Charging Cable icon and a red lightning bolt on the screen, charge your watch for up to 30 minutes.

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If you use a third-party charging stand, use the charging cable that shipped in the box with your Apple Watch.

If your Apple Watch won't charge or you see a message on your watch that charging with this accessory isn't supported:

1. Make sure that you plug the Apple Magnetic Charging Cable all the way into the USB Power Adapter, then make sure that you plug the adapter all the way into a power outlet.
2. Make sure that you're using the Apple Magnetic Charging Cable that came with your Apple Watch.
3. Completely remove any plastic wrap from both sides of the charger.
   
4. Make sure that the back of your Apple Watch and the magnetic charger are clean.
5. Position the back of your Apple Watch on the charger. The charger's magnets align your Apple Watch, and you should see a green lightning bolt on the watch face.
6. If your Apple Watch still won't charge, force it to restart. Press and hold both the side button and Digital Crown for at least 10 seconds, or until you see the Apple logo.
7. Try a different Apple Watch Magnetic Charging Cable and a different USB Power Adapter. If your Apple Watch is out of power, you might need to wait a few minutes for the green lightning bolt to appear after you start charging your device.

Learn more

Find out what to do if your Apple Watch Series 5 or Apple Watch SE is in Power Reserve and won’t charge.

If you still need help, contact Apple Support.

Before you begin

To set up and use your Apple Watch, you need an iPhone with the latest version of iOS. You also need to make sure that your iPhone has Bluetooth turned on, and that it's connected to Wi-Fi or a cellular network.

watchOS 7 is compatible with Apple Watch Series 3 and later and Apple Watch SE. Upgrading to watchOS 7 requires an iPhone 6s or later running iOS 14 or later.

If you already set up your Apple Watch but want to use it with a different iPhone, you can transfer your Apple Watch and its content to your new iPhone.

Turn on your Apple Watch and put it on

To turn on your Apple Watch, press and hold the side button until you see the Apple logo. This may take a few minutes.

Get help if your Apple Watch won’t turn on or if you're asked to enter a passcode and forgot it.

Hold your Apple Watch close to your iPhone

Wait for the 'Use your iPhone to set up this Apple Watch' message to appear on your iPhone, then tap Continue. If you don't see this message, open the Watch app on your iPhone, tap All Watches, then tap Pair New Watch.

If this is your Apple Watch, tap Set Up for Myself. Or tap Set Up for a Family Member, then follow the steps to set up the watch for someone in your family.

Keep your Apple Watch and iPhone close together until you complete these steps.

Hold your iPhone over the animation

Center the watch face in the viewfinder on your iPhone. Wait for a message to say that your Apple Watch is paired.

If you can't use the camera, or you don't see the pairing animation or your iPhone can't read it, tap Pair Apple Watch Manually, then follow the steps that appear. Learn what to do if you don't see the 'i' icon.

Set up as new or restore from a backup

If this is your first Apple Watch, tap Set Up as New Apple Watch. Otherwise, tap Restore from Backup. If asked, update your Apple Watch to the latest version of watchOS.

Read the Terms and Conditions and tap Agree, then tap Agree again to continue.

Sign in with your Apple ID

If asked, enter your Apple ID password. If you aren’t asked, you can sign in later from the Apple Watch app: Tap General > Apple ID, then sign in. Certain features that require a cellular phone number won’t work on cellular models of Apple Watch unless you sign in to iCloud.

If Find My isn't set up on your iPhone, you'll be asked to turn on Activation Lock. If you see an Activation Lock screen, your Apple Watch is already linked to an Apple ID. You need to enter the email address and password for that Apple ID to continue set up. If your Apple Watch was previously owned, you might need to contact the previous owner to remove Activation Lock.

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Choose your settings

Your Apple Watch shows you which settings it shares with your iPhone. If you turned on features such as Find My, Location Services, Wi-Fi Calling, and Diagnostics for your iPhone, these settings automatically turn on for your Apple Watch.

Next, you can choose to use other settings, like Route Tracking and Siri. If Siri isn’t already set up on your iPhone, it will turn on after you choose this option. You can also choose the text size for your watch.

Create a passcode

You can skip creating a passcode, but you need one for features like Apple Pay.
On your iPhone, tap Create a Passcode or Add a Long Passcode, then switch to your Apple Watch to enter your new code. To skip, tap Don't Add Passcode.

Choose features and apps

Next, you'll also be asked to set up Apple Pay by adding a card. Then we'll walk you through setting up features like automatic watchOS updates, SOS, and Activity. On cellular models of Apple Watch, you can also set up cellular.

Finally, you can install your apps that are compatible with Apple Watch, or choose to install apps individually later.

Wait for your devices to sync

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Depending on how much data you have, syncing might take some time. While you wait for your watch to sync, try Apple Watch Basics to learn a little about how to use your watch.

Keep your devices close together until you hear a chime and feel a gentle tap from your Apple Watch, then press the Digital Crown.

Start using your Apple Watch

Learn about gestures that control your Apple Watch and about the apps that you can use. You can also read the Apple Watch User Guide, customize your watch face, or add or remove apps.

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Get help

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To learn what to do next, find your issue below. If you still need help, contact Apple Support.

If you're asked for a passcode

Your Apple Watch is still paired with another iPhone. If you don't remember the passcode, you need to erase your Apple Watch, then set it up again.

If you see an Activation Lock screen

Your Apple Watch is linked to an Apple ID. You need to enter the email address and password for that Apple ID to continue set up. If your Apple Watch was previously owned, you might need to contact the previous owner to remove Activation Lock.

If you can't set up your Apple Watch or you get an error message

1. Make sure that your iPhone has the latest version of iOS.
2. Turn off your iPhone and turn it back on.
3. Turn off your Apple Watch and turn it back on.