Unable to add Apple Watch Ultra 2 to Apple Watch app on iPhone

I just got an ultra 2 watch and it connects to Bluetooth on my phone but I can add it to my watch app on the phone?


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Original Title: Utra 2 watch

Apple Watch SE, watchOS 10

Posted on Oct 23, 2025 2:37 PM

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Posted on Oct 23, 2025 10:29 PM

Did you already try the general troubleshooting mentioned in this related article?

If you can't pair an Apple Watch with your iPhone - Apple Support


Which iPhone do you use and which iOS version is installed?

Did you buy the watch new? If not, has the previous owner removed the Activation Lock?


Did you follow the steps in this article to pair the watch?

Set up your Apple Watch - Apple Support


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Oct 23, 2025 10:29 PM in response to Jimkekacs

Did you already try the general troubleshooting mentioned in this related article?

If you can't pair an Apple Watch with your iPhone - Apple Support


Which iPhone do you use and which iOS version is installed?

Did you buy the watch new? If not, has the previous owner removed the Activation Lock?


Did you follow the steps in this article to pair the watch?

Set up your Apple Watch - Apple Support


Nov 12, 2025 7:38 PM in response to Jimkekacs

I just got the Apple Watch Ultra 2 and tried the steps listed above. When we get to the animation on the Apple Watch that says "Put Apple Watch near iPhone", the devices don't see each other and then the Watch just starts up to the watch face. The iPhone can connect to the iPhone via Bluetooth though. We've tried 3 different phones and the same thing happens with each one of them. My particular phone is an iPhone 13 Pro Max. iPhone has the latest update. I was trying to see if the Watch could be updated but there is no software update option on it. Help please.

Unable to add Apple Watch Ultra 2 to Apple Watch app on iPhone

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