How do I connect my Smartwatch to Bluetooth?
It is important that you connect Bluetooth on your watch with a phone. Without being connected to a phone, smartwatches are limited in what they can do. Most of the apps and functions on your smartwatch require data and connectivity with a phone. For example, the features that track your movements and exercise must be connected to a phone to store history, reference goals, etc..
How to turn on Bluetooth on Smartwatch?
The most common method to connect a watch to a phone, or other Bluetooth devices, is by using the wireless Bluetooth radio connection. The modern Bluetooth connection is much more advanced and stronger than the legacy Bluetooth connection, thus making the connection more reliable. The procedure to connect using Bluetooth is called “Pairing”. As a result of pairing your watch with your phone, or other devices, they will automatically pair with each other, whenever both are turned on and Bluetooth is activated on both devices.
What are the prerequisites for connecting my watch to Bluetooth?
To connect your watch to Bluetooth, you will need:
- A smartwatch that supports Bluetooth
- A phone that supports Bluetooth
- The smartwatch’s companion app (Android Wear or Wear OS) installed on your smartphone
How to pair the Bluetooth on one or more devices?
To pair the Bluetooth is fairly simple, most smartwatches have the type of Bluetooth that allows you to connect to multiple devices within a certain range, here’s how to do it:
- Check the instructions on the Bluetooth device you want to pair with and put it in pairing mode.
- Swipe down on the smartwatch’s main screen;
- Touch on the Settings icon;
- Touch on Connectivity;
- Touch on Bluetooth;
- Touch on Available Devices;
- Look for the device you want to pair with Bluetooth and Touch it.
This procedure will work with most Bluetooth devices. However, if the device you want to pair with will not pair, or does not show up on the list of devices to pair to, then it may not be compatible with your smartwatch.
Once you have completed these steps, your smartwatch should be connected to your smartphone via Bluetooth. You will then be able to use all of the features of your smartwatch that require a Bluetooth connection, such as receiving notifications, controlling music playback, and tracking your fitness activity.
Additional tips for how to connect Bluetooth on smartwatch:
- Make sure that your smartwatch and smartphone are within close proximity to each other. Bluetooth has a limited range, so your devices need to be close together in order to connect.
- If you are having trouble connecting Bluetooth, try restarting both devices. This can often fix minor software glitches that could be preventing the devices from connecting.
- Make sure that your smartwatch’s battery is not dead.
- Make sure that your phone’s battery is not dead.
- Avoid using other Bluetooth devices while you are trying to connect to your watch to your phone.
- If you are using a case on your phone, make sure that it is not blocking the Bluetooth signal.
- Make sure that you have the latest version of the smartwatch’s companion app (Wear OS) installed on your smartphone.
- On your Android smartphone, make sure that you’ve granted the smartwatch’s companion app (Wear OS) all necessary permissions.
Frequently asked questions for how to connect Bluetooth on a smartwatch:
Q: How do I connect my watch to Bluetooth?
A: To connect your watch to Bluetooth, follow these steps:
- Enable Bluetooth on your phone.
- Enable Bluetooth on your smartwatch.
- Open the smartwatch’s companion app on your phone.
- Tap on the “Connect to Device” or “Add Device” option.
- Select your smartwatch from the list of available devices.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the pairing process.
Q: What if I can’t find my smartwatch in the list of available devices?
A: If you can’t find your smartwatch in the list of available devices, try the following:
- Make sure that Bluetooth is enabled on both your smartphone and your smartwatch.
- Make sure that your smartwatch is within range of your smartphone.
- Try restarting your smartphone and your smartwatch.
- Try forgetting and re-pairing your smartwatch with your smartphone.
Q: What if I’m still having trouble connecting my smartwatch to Bluetooth?
A: If you’re still having trouble connecting your smartwatch to Bluetooth, contact the manufacturer of your smartwatch for support.
Common problems and solutions for connecting Bluetooth to smartwatch:
Problem: My smartwatch is not showing up in the Bluetooth settings on my phone.
Solution:
- Make sure that Bluetooth is enabled on both your phone and your smartwatch.
- Make sure that your smartwatch is within Bluetooth range of your phone.
- Restart your phone and your smartwatch.
- Try restarting Bluetooth on both your phone and your smartwatch.
- Try forgetting your smartwatch on your phone and then re-pairing it.
Problem: I’m having trouble pairing my smartwatch with my phone.
Solution:
- Make sure that your smartwatch is in pairing mode.
- Make sure that your smartwatch is compatible with your phone.
- Try restarting your phone and your smartwatch.
- Try restarting Bluetooth on both your phone and your smartwatch.
- Try forgetting your smartwatch on your phone and then re-pairing it.
- Try updating the software on your smartwatch and your phone.
Problem: My smartwatch keeps disconnecting from my phone.
Solution:
- Make sure that your smartwatch is within Bluetooth range of your phone.
- Try restarting your phone and your smartwatch.
- Try restarting Bluetooth on both your phone and your smartwatch.
- Try forgetting your smartwatch on your phone and then re-pairing it.
- Try updating the software on your smartwatch and your phone.
Additional helpful information:
Many watch wearers enjoy listening to music on a wireless Bluetooth headphone – Connect Bluetooth Headphones to Smartwatch
If you’re having an issue with your smartwatch loosing connection with your smartphone, read this post: Smartwatch loses connection with Smartphone
Here are some instructions for using Bluetooth on an Android phone or tablet – How to use Bluetooth on an Android phone or tablet?
If you are having problems using Bluetooth on Smartwatch – Stop Smartwatch Bluetooth Problems
Details about how to connect an Android smartphone to a smartwatch – How to connect Android to a Smartwatch?
