User level: Level 1 (4 points)the native apple timers app doesn't work on apple watch - instead I get "requires an iphone" message after I press the "get app" button. Have reset watch and iphone; turned power off and on, confirmed that both iphone and watch have most current IOS updates, etc. Timer works on iphone 15 pro max.
Posted on Nov 5, 2026 10:04 AM
User level: Level 4 (2,112 points)Nov 5, 2026 10:29 PM in response to lrobatl
The Timer app comes with watchOS, so the Get button usually means the watch and iPhone are not talking properly. Try: 1. On the iPhone open the Watch app and check it says connected. Turn Bluetooth and Wi-Fi off and on. 2. Press and hold the Digital Crown on the watch, search the app list for Timers, or search Timer on the Watch app Store. 3. Go to Watch app > My Watch > General > Software Update and install any update on the watch. 4. If the Timer is still missing, unpair and pair the watch again and restore from backup.
User level: Level 10 (280,982 points)Nov 5, 2026 12:39 PM in response to lrobatl
Are your Apple Watch and iPhone able to communicate with each other?
See this from Siri AI:
Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256389348