How To Find Your Apple Watch By Pinging It From iPhone

Have you ever lost your Apple Watch and much time looking for it? Don’t worry, your iPhone can help you find it instantly. Here is the simple guide on how to do it.

How To Find Your Apple Watch By Pinging It From iPhone

Here are the steps to find your Apple watch by pinging it from your iPhone. Follow step-by-step:

• Step 1: Open the Control Center: Swipe up from the bottom of your iPhone screen to open the Control Center. If you’re using an iPhone X or later, you’ll need to swipe down from the top-right corner of your screen.
• Step 2: Tap on the Apple Watch icon: Look for an icon that looks like a watch. This is the Apple Watch icon. Tap on it.
• Step 3: Ping Your Apple Watch: After you tap on the Apple Watch icon, your iPhone will send a ping to your Apple Watch. You’ll hear a sound coming from your Apple Watch. Follow the sound, and you’ll find your Apple Watch.
• Step 4: Repeat if Necessary: If you didn’t find your Apple Watch the first time, don’t worry. You can tap the Apple Watch icon again to send another ping. Keep doing this until you find your Apple Watch.

2. Find Your iPhone With Apple Watch

Just as your iPhone can help you find your Apple Watch, your Apple Watch can also help you find your iPhone. Here’s how:

• Step 1: Open the Control Center on Your Apple Watch: Swipe up from the bottom of your Apple Watch screen to open the Control Center.
• Step 2: Tap on the iPhone icon: In the Control Center, look for an icon that looks like an iPhone. This is the iPhone icon. Tap on it.
• Step 3: Ping Your iPhone: Once you tap on the iPhone icon, your Apple Watch will send a ping to your iPhone. You’ll hear a sound coming from your iPhone. Follow the sound, and you’ll find your iPhone.
• Step 4: Repeat if Necessary: If you didn’t find your iPhone the first time, don’t worry. You can tap the iPhone icon again to send another ping. Keep doing this until you find your iPhone.

3. Can’t Ping Apple Watch From iPhone? Here’s how to fix

If you are having trouble pinging your Apple Watch from your iPhone, here are some steps you can take to troubleshoot:

3.1 Update to the latest version of watchOS and iOS

Sometimes, software updates can fix bugs that might be causing problems. Make sure both your iPhone and Apple Watch are updated to the latest versions of their operating systems. Here are the steps to update to the latest version of watchOS and iOS:

Updating watchOS:

1. Make sure that your iPhone is updated to the latest version of iOS.
2. Ensure that your Apple Watch is at least 50% charged.
3. Connect your iPhone to Wi-Fi and keep it near your Apple Watch throughout the update.
4. On your iPhone, open the Apple Watch app, then tap the My Watch tab.
5. Tap General > Software Update.
6. Download the update. If asked for your iPhone passcode or Apple Watch passcode, enter it.
7. Wait for the progress wheel to appear on your Apple Watch. It could take from several minutes to an hour for the update to complete.
8. Leave your Apple Watch on its charger while the update completes.

Updating iOS:

1. Back up your device using iCloud or your computer.
2. Plug your device into a power source and connect to the internet with Wi-Fi.
3. Go to Settings > General, then tap Software Update.
4. If you see more than one software update option available, choose the one you want to install.
5. Tap Install Now. If you see Download and Install instead, tap it to download the update, enter your passcode, then tap Install Now.

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3.2 Reboot your Apple Watch and iPhone

You can turn off the device and then back on can often resolve issues. Try rebooting both your Apple Watch and your iPhone to see if this fixes the problem. Here are the steps to update Apple watch and iPhone:

Rebooting Apple Watch:

1. Press and hold the side button until the Power Off slider appears on the screen.
2. Swipe right on the “Power Off” text to start the shutdown process.
3. Once your Apple Watch is turned off, wait for a few seconds.
4. Hold down the side button until the Apple logo appears.

If your Apple Watch is not responding, you can force it to restart. To do this, press and hold the side button and the Digital Crown at the same time for at least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears.

Rebooting iPhone:

For iPhone X, 11, 12, 13 or later:

1. Press and hold either volume button and the side button until the power-off slider appears.
2. Drag the slider, then wait 30 seconds for your device to turn off.
3. To turn your device back on, press and hold the side button (on the right-hand side of your iPhone) until you see the Apple logo.

For iPhone 6, 7, 8 or SE (2nd or 3rd generation):

1. Press and hold the side button until the power-off slider appears.
2. Drag the slider, then wait 30 seconds for your device to turn off.
3. To turn your device back on, press and hold the side button until you see the Apple logo.

For iPhone SE (1st generation), 5 or earlier:

1. Press and hold the top button until the power-off slider appears.
2. Drag the slider, then wait 30 seconds for your device to turn off.
3. To turn your device back on, press and hold the top button until you see the Apple logo.

3.3 Make sure Find My services are working

The Find My app on your iPhone uses Apple’s Find My network to locate lost devices. Make sure this service is enabled and working properly on your iPhone.

3.4 Make sure the Internet connection is working

Your iPhone and Apple Watch need to be connected to the internet to communicate with each other. Check to make sure both devices have a stable internet connection.

Some FAQs

How can I ping my Apple Watch from my iPhone?

Open the Control Center on your iPhone, then tap the “Ping” button (looks like an Apple Watch icon). Your Apple Watch will make a sound to help you locate it.

Can I ping my Apple Watch if it’s not connected to my iPhone?

No, your Apple Watch must be connected to your iPhone either through Bluetooth or the same Wi-Fi network to be able to ping it.

What should I do if I can’t find my Apple Watch even after pinging it?

You can use the Find My app on your iPhone to see your Apple Watch on a map. If your Apple Watch is offline, the actions will take effect the next time your watch is online.

Can I ping my Apple Watch when it’s in Power Reserve mode?

No, when your Apple Watch is in Power Reserve mode, it’s unable to communicate with your iPhone, so you can’t ping it.

Can I still ping my Apple Watch if it’s in silent mode?

Yes, even if your Apple Watch is in silent mode, it will still make a sound when you ping it from your iPhone.