How to connect your phone to a smartwatch

Knowing how to connect your phone to a smartwatch unlocks a wealth of benefits and goes a long way in helping you track your health and fitness. Smartwatches have evolved beyond simple timekeeping and have gradually transformed into personal fitness companions, tracking and recording nearly all your vital health data and sending it to smartphone apps for detailed analysis. 

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Additionally, connecting your phone to a smartwatch allows you to conveniently receive calls and respond to messages directly from the watch, eliminating the need to constantly take your phone out. So, whether you’re planning on getting your first smartwatch or have already gotten one, here’s how you can easily connect your phone to a smartwatch and view and monitor all your health data.

How to connect phone to smartwatch

Here’s how to connect an Android phone or iPhone to your smartwatches.

Android phones

1. Gear Up:

i. Make sure your Android phone has sufficient charge and Bluetooth turned on.

ii. Download and install the companion app for your smartwatch. This app will usually be specific to the watch brand (e.g. Galaxy Watch app for Samsung Galaxy smartwatches).

2. Turn on Bluetooth:

i. Open the Settings app on your phone.

ii. Tap on Connections (or Bluetooth) and toggle Bluetooth on.

3. Initiate Pairing:

i. Open the companion app you downloaded earlier.

ii. Look for a “Set up” or “Pair” option within the app.

iii. Follow the on-screen instructions, which typically involve granting permissions and searching for nearby devices.

4. Pair and Connect:

i. Your phone might display a list of Bluetooth devices. Choose the name of your smartwatch.

ii. A pairing code will appear on both the watch and the phone. Verify that the codes match.

iii. Confirm the pairing on both devices. This might involve tapping “Pair” on your phone.

5. Grant Permissions and Complete Setup:

i. You might be asked to grant a bunch of permissions to the app for accessing data like contacts, messages, or notifications.

ii. Follow any remaining on-screen instructions to complete the setup process. This might involve setting up your Google account or other preferences.

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Once all of this is completed, your Android phone will be paired with your smartwatch and ready for daily use. If you own an Apple Watch, then follow the steps below to easily connect your watch to your iPhone.

Connecting iPhones and Apple Watches

1. Power Up:

Ensure your iPhone has Bluetooth and Wi-Fi enabled.

2. Bring them Closer:

Place your Apple Watch near your iPhone with both devices powered on.

3. Activation on iPhone:

i. An animation showing the Apple Watch pairing request will appear on your iPhone screen.

ii. Tap Pair on your iPhone.

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4. Enter Pairing Code:

A code will be displayed on your Apple Watch. Enter this code on your iPhone.

5. Setting Up Apple Watch:

i. Choose to restore from a backup (if available) or set up as a new Apple Watch.

ii. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup process. This might involve signing in with your Apple ID, choosing apps, and customizing settings.

And that’s it. Your Apple Watch is now paired with your iPhone and ready to use.