[Guide]How to Pair Apple Watch to iPhone 8/iPhone X - Qiling  

How to Pair Apple Watch to iPhone 8/iPhone X Automatically or Manually

Updated on Jun 19, 2024 | by Woodward

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If you're looking to pair your Apple Watch with your new iPhone 8, 8 Plus, or iPhone X, this article is for you. It covers what to prepare beforehand and provides step-by-step instructions on how to pair your iPhone with your Apple Watch in two ways: automatically or manually.

Preparations you need to make:

To ensure a smooth pairing process, make sure both Bluetooth and WiFi are working properly on your devices, and charge your iPhone and Apple Watch fully.

How to pair Apple Watch to new iPhone 8/iPhone X

Apple offers two options to pair your iPhone with Apple Watch, either automatically or manually, with the automatic process being more convenient. However, if automatic pairing doesn't work, you can manually pair your Apple Watch to iPhone.

How to pair Apple Watch to iPhone 8/iPhone X

Tip 1: Pair Apple Watch with iPhone 8/8 Plus/X automatically

Step 1: To open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus or iPhone X, you can follow these steps: 1. Locate the Apple Watch app icon on your iPhone home screen.

Step 2: Tap on Start Pairing and then you will see the viewfinder or your iPhone camera.

Step 3: Put your Apple Watch on the viewfinder of your iPhone camera and a notification will appear on your iPhone, confirming that your Apple Watch is paired.

Tip 2: Pair Apple Watch with iPhone 8/8 Plus/X manually

Step 1: To pair your Apple Watch with your iPhone, open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone, tap on "Start Pairing," and follow the on-screen instructions.

Step 2: On your iPhone, choose Pair Apple Watch Manually.

Step 3: To check the name of your Apple Watch, tap on the "i" icon on your Apple Watch, which is located on the watch face. This will open the Apple Watch settings, and you can see the name of your Apple Watch displayed on the screen.

Step 4: On your iPhone, select your device name from the name list.

Step 5: To pair your Apple Watch to your new iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus or iPhone X, a 6-digit code will appear on your Apple Watch's screen. Enter this code on your iPhone to complete the pairing process.

Notes:

As an iPhone user, you can easily transfer files to or out of your iPhone using the free tool Qiling MobiMover Free. This tool allows you to copy files from your computer to your iPhone or iPad, back up your iPhone or iPad contents to your computer, and even transfer files between two iDevices. You can transfer various types of files, including photos, videos, audios, contacts, messages, notes, and more. With MobiMover, you can also add ringtones to your iPhone, back up messages on your iPhone 8, sync contacts from your iPhone to another iPhone, and more, all in a few simple steps.

Step 1. Connect your iPhone to your PC, trust the computer, and launch Qiling MobiMover. Go to "Backup Manager" and select "Back up" to start the backup process.

Step 2. Since all the supported files are selected by default, click "One-Click Backup" directly to start backing up your iPhone to computer.

Step 3. Wait patiently until the backup process completes. To restore a backup, go to Backup Manager, select Restore, and follow the onscreen instructions.

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