Welcome to your refurbished Apple Watch. Here’s how to get up and running.
First-time setup
- Charge the Apple Watch before first use.
- Power on and choose your language and region.
- Connect to Wi-Fi.
- Sign in with your account (or create one), then choose to restore from a backup or set up as new.
- Install any available software updates.
Move your data across
- Quick Start: bring your old Apple device next to the new one and follow the prompts to transfer directly.
- From a backup: restore from an iCloud backup during setup, or from a computer (Finder/iTunes).
Pairing
Open the Watch app on your iPhone and hold the watch up to the camera to pair, then follow the prompts.
Cellular & apps
If your watch is GPS + Cellular, set up the plan with your network during pairing. Choose which apps mirror from your iPhone in the Watch app.
Tip: Turn on automatic updates and set up biometrics (Face ID / Touch ID / fingerprint) while you’re in setup.
Still need a hand? Contact our support team if you get stuck during setup.
