User level: Level 1 (4 points)My Apple Watch Series 3 is not pairing with my iPhone 16 it says not connected to internet but both are connected, tried switching off etc nothing works?
Posted on Aug 4, 2026 12:22 AM
User level: Level 10 (93,009 points)Aug 4, 2026 1:23 AM in response to V1lla_aston
The Apple Watch 3 needs an 2.4GHz Wi-Fi connection.
About Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and cellular on your Apple Watch - Apple Support
Some other users reported, that the watch has to be erased completely before pairing it, the free storage on the watch has to be at maximum.
User level: Level 9 (74,110 points)Aug 4, 2026 1:09 AM in response to V1lla_aston
It is a known issue that a a series 3 watch cannot pair to a newer iPhone i am afraid
User level: Level 1 (4 points)Aug 4, 2026 11:01 AM in response to Ingo2711
Thank you, I managed to erase it & restore so all good thanks for comments
User level: Level 10 (93,009 points)Aug 4, 2026 11:15 AM in response to V1lla_aston
You're welcome, enjoy your Apple Watch 🙂
User level: Level 1 (101 points)Nov 10, 2026 5:43 PM in response to WheelieNick
Actually I found out by accident that a Series 3 can pair and sync Apple account with iOS26 ... see 256345656
Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256335695