Solving Bluetooth Connectivity Problems on Apple Watch

Solving Bluetooth Connectivity Problems on Apple Watch

Why does one get an Apple Watch? Even if they might be having an iPhone? Or why does someone opt for an Apple watch over iPhones? The use of Apple watches is known to everyone from the moment it was launched in the year 2015. In no time it became the best-selling wearable device with 4.2 million being sold within the first quarter of 2015 itself.

The main purpose of an Apple watch is to enhance our usage of phones. All you have to do is to get an Apple watch and wear it on your wrist. The rest lies with it because an Apple watch is capable of doing what other devices can’t do. When you wear an Apple watch, it reads all your movements, provides meaningful insights, and innovative safety features, and of course, makes the connections to people you care more about easy. In short, getting an Apple watch, it becomes your fitness partner and also makes your life easier.

In this blog, Solving Bluetooth Connectivity Problems on Apple Watch, we will discuss a few ways to solve Bluetooth connectivity of Apple Watch repairs Adelaide

 

10 ways to resolve Bluetooth connectivity issues in Apple Watch

It can be very frustrating and annoying when your Apple watch has some connectivity issues. It can happen when you are working out or running. Sometimes, it leads to not reading your movements or your music stops suddenly. Sadly, you can't do anything about it because the Bluetooth in the Apple watch holds some connectivity issues. 

Therefore the pits we have mentioned above or any other apart from it can disrupt the user-friendly experience. In this blog, we are going to discuss 10 ways to resolve Bluetooth connectivity issues in Apple Watch.

  • Restart Both Devices
  • Check Bluetooth Connectivity
  • Update iOS and Watch OS
  • Unpair Devices and Re-pair your Apple Watch
  • Reset Network Settings
  • Factory reset Apple Watch
  • Check for Interference
  • Forget and Re-pair Devices
  • Try Turning Off/On Airplane Mode
  • Contact Apple Support

The above mentioned are the 10 ways to resolve your bluetooth connectivity issues with your iPhone that are researched by Fix N’ Talk. Now, let’s get into the details of understanding each:

  1. Restart Both Devices:

A simple method used by anyone to resolve any issues seen in your gadgets will be to turn them off. Here as well, we suggest doing that first. Simply restart your Apple watch and see if the problem resolves.

Here, when you are finding an issue with Bluetooth connectivity with your Apple watch there are two gadgets that have to be restarted.

  • Restart your iPhone: Press and hold the side button on the left button and either of the volume buttons and wait for the sliders to appear. Drag and slide the bar to turn off your iPhone. After it turns off, press the left button and wait till the Apple logo appears.
  • Restart your Apple Watch: Press and hold the slider button until the Power Off slider appears. Draf and turn off the slider and after it turns off, hold the side button to turn on the Apple Watch again and wait till the Apple logo appears.

 

  1. Check Bluetooth Connectivity: 

Ensure that the Bluetooth is turned on both on your Apple Watch and iPhone.

  • On your iPhone: Go to Settings > Bluetooth > check whether the toggle switch is green.

  • On your Apple Watch: Swipe up and turn on the watch face to have access to the Control Centre and check whether the Bluetooth icon is highlighted.

 

  1. Update iOS and Watch OS

An outdated version of iOS leads to compatibility issues. Make sure that your iOS and OS is updated to the latest version.

To ensure that: 

Update iPhone: Go to Settings > General > Software Update > and see if any updates are available.

Update Apple Watch: Place your Apple watch on its charger, connect it to Wi-Fi, and go to the Watch app on your iPhone > General > Software Update and install updates if there are any.
 

  1. Forget and Re-pair Devices

Another way to tackle the issue is to unpair and re-pair your devices where which often can solve the problem:

On your iPhone, open the Watch App, select your Apple Watch, then tap on ‘i’.

Choose “Unpair Apple Watch” and confirm it. Then follow the instructions on the on-screen to pair your devices again.

 

  1. Reset Network Settings

Resetting the network connectivity is one of the easiest ways to resolve any issues.

On your iPhone, go to ‘Settings’, then open ‘General’, then tap Reset. Confirm the option and this will lead to resetting Wi-Fi networks and passwords.
 

  1. Factory reset Apple Watch

Performing a factory reset on your Apple Watch can resolve persistent issues.

On your Apple Watch, first go to Settings, then go to General, then tap  Reset, and tap Erase All Content and Settings. Confirm the option and the phone is reset now.

Now set up your Apple Watch again by pairing it with your iPhone.

 

  1. Check for Interference

There is a chance that Bluetooth signals can be disrupted by other electronic devices and physical obstacles.

  • Move away from potential sources that can cause problems such as Wi-Fi routers, microwaves, and other Bluetooth devices.

  • Make sure that there are no large metal objects between your Apple Watch and iPhone, as they can disrupt the signal.

 

  1. Try Turning Off/On Airplane Mode

Turning the Airplane Mode on and off will reset Bluetooth connections.

On your iPhone: Swipe down from the top-right corner to open the Control Center, tap the airplane icon to On Airplane Mode, wait a few seconds, then tap it again to disable.

On your Apple Watch: Swipe up to open the Control Center, tap the airplane icon to enable Airplane Mode, and then tap it again to disable it.

 

  1. Unpair Devices and Re-pair your Apple Watch

Unpairing and repairing can help resolve Bluetooth connectivity issues.

  • Open the Watch app on your iPhone.
  • Open the My Watch tab and open the watch at the top of the screen.
  • Tap the "i" icon next to your watch and choose "Unpair Apple Watch."
  • Then follow directions as shown on the screen to complete the process.
  • After unpairing, set up your Apple Watch again by bringing it close to your iPhone and following the pairing instructions.

 

  1.  Contact Apple Support

If none of the above solutions works, the last option will be to contact Apple Support and look for further assistance.


To conclude, the above discussed are the 10 ways where you can tackle the Bluetooth connectivity issues in your Apple Watch as recommended by Fix N’ Talk the top phone repairs Adelaide.