Set up more than one Apple Watch (2024)

You can pair another AppleWatch in the same way you paired your first one. Bring your iPhone near your AppleWatch, wait for the AppleWatch pairing screen to appear on your iPhone, then tap Pair. Or follow these steps:

1. Open the AppleWatch app on your iPhone.

2. Tap My Watch, then tap All Watches at the top of the screen.

3. Tap Add Watch, then follow the onscreen instructions.

   See Also

   Set up Apple Watch for a family member - Apple Support

See the Apple Support article Use more than one Apple Watch with your iPhone.

To learn how to set up a watch for someone in your Family Sharing group, see Set up Apple Watch for a family member.

Your iPhone detects the paired AppleWatch you’re wearing and automatically connects to it. Just put on a different AppleWatch and raise your wrist.

You can also choose an AppleWatch manually:

1. Open the AppleWatch app on your iPhone.

2. Tap My Watch, then tap All Watches at the top of the screen.

3. Turn off Auto Switch, then choose a different watch.

To see if your AppleWatch is connected to your iPhone, press the side button to open Control Center, then look for the Connected status icon .