Instructions apply to allApple Watch modelsand watchOS versions.
What Is the ‘i’ icon on the Apple Watch?
The circlediicon on an Apple Watch stands forInformation.
When you tap it, you’ll get code information to manually pair your watch to your iPhone.
When and Where Will I See the ‘i’ Icon on Apple Watch?
You’ll see theiicon in the lower-right corner of the Apple Watch during the pairing process.
Typically, you’ll tapStart Pairingon the watch to guide you through an automatic pairing.
However, if the automatic process is busted, tap theiicon to manually pair your iPhone and watch.
To sell it or give it away, you’ll also need to unpair the watch from your iPhone.
On the Apple Watch, press thedigital crownand open theSettingsapp.
TapErase All Content and tweaks.
On iPhone, open theWatchapp and tap theMy Watchtab.
Tap theiicon next to the watch you want to unpair.
TapUnpair [name] Apple Watchto confirm.
put in your passcode when prompted to start the unpairing process.
The lowercaseiinside a circle is not unique to Apple Watch.
It’s a common symbol indicating a place to get more information across different software applications.
On the Apple Watch tap theiicon.
Choose your language and region as prompted.
TapStart Pairingon the Watch.
You’ll see a swirly QR code on the watch.
The watch will display a unit number for manual pairing via the Watch app.
TapStart Pairingon the Watch app.
TapSet Up for Myself.
TapPair Apple Watch Manually.
pick the Apple Watch equipment number that matches the equipment number from your watch.
Enter the code displayed on your Apple Watch.
You’ve manually paired your watch and iPhone.
you could choose to restore from a backup or set it up as a new gadget.
FAQ
Theater Mode prevents your Watch screen from brightening every time you raise or roll your wrist.
Touse Theater Mode on Apple Watch, tap the screen and swipe up from the bottom to openControl Center.
Swipe up until you seeTheater Mode(two masks), and then tap it.
The Apple Watch digital crown is the side button on the Watch.
If you have an app open, the digital crown will also scroll up or down within the app.
The red dot on your Apple Watch means you’ve received a notification that hasn’t been read.
Swipe down to read it.
