Make sure the Passcode on your Apple Watch is turned on If you have Passcode turned off, that’s why you can’t use Apple Pay on your Apple Watch. Just go to the Apple Watch app on your iPhone and scroll down to Passcode. Click on Passcode and select Turn Passcode On, then create a passcode for your Apple Watch.
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How do I get my Apple Wallet to work on my Apple Watch?
Open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone. Tap My Watch, then tap Wallet & Apple Pay. If you have cards on your other Apple devices, or cards that you recently removed, tap Add next to a card you want to add, then enter the card’s CVV. For any other card, tap Add Card, then follow the onscreen instructions.
Why won’t my Apple Watch add Apple Pay?
On your Apple Watch, you need to set up a passcode. If you sign out of iCloud or remove your passcode, all credit, debit, prepaid public transport and student ID cards will be removed from that device. If you’re under the age of 13, Apple Pay isn’t available and you can’t add a card in the Wallet app.
Why won’t my Apple Pay let me pay?
Try to send money
Restart your device. See if you, or the recipient, need to verify your identity. Make sure that the recipient is eligible to receive Apple Cash payments. The recipient must meet the requirements, and they need the latest versions of iOS or watchOS.
Can I use Apple Pay on my watch without my phone?
Once you’ve set up Apple Pay on the iPhone’s Watch app, you can pay for things without needing to have your phone handy. That’s because the app creates a unique token that’s stored on the Watch to use as a card number – allowing you use Apple Pay even when you’re away from your phone.
How do I enable Apple Pay?
On Mac models without built-in Touch ID, you can complete your purchase using Apple Pay on your compatible iPhone or Apple Watch: On your iPhone, go to Settings > Wallet & Apple Pay and turn on Allow Payments on Mac. Make sure that you sign in to iCloud on all your devices.
Can you use Apple Pay on Watch without passcode?
The Watch can have its own independent passcode for when it goes off your wrist and gets bypassed if you wake your phone with it attached to your wrist (or you enter the passcode when you first put it on). Once it’s attached to you, you won’t need a passcode for Apple Pay (double-click the side button is it).
How do I reset Apple Pay?
How to change the default card for Apple Pay on your Mac or iPad
- On your device, open Apple Wallet settings. On your Mac with Touch ID, go to System Preferences > Wallet & Apple Pay. On your iPad, go to Settings > Wallet & Apple Pay.
- Select a new default card. On your Mac with Touch ID, choose a card from the menu.
How far can Apple Watch be from iPhone?
around 33 feet
Normal Bluetooth range is around 33 feet / 10 meters (this will vary in practice due to wireless interference). Whenever the Apple Watch cannot connect to the iPhone via Bluetooth, it will attempt, as a fallback, to connect to a compatible Wi-Fi network.
Can I leave my iPhone at home and use Apple Watch?
When your iPhone is off or out of range, your Apple Watch can use a Wi-Fi network to send and receive data. Your watch can also connect to a cellular network if it’s a cellular model.
Do all Apple watches have Apple Pay?
Note: The Apple Watch will work with any iPhone 5 or newer, but only the iPhone 6, 6 Plus, Apple Watch (and the latest iPad) can use Apple Pay.
Where is the i icon on Apple Watch?
Where is the ‘i’ icon on an Apple Watch? The first “i” icon is found on the Apple Watch’s initial setup screen. To get there, put the unpaired Apple Watch on your wrist. You should see the “i” icon at the lower right.
What is the green snake of death on Apple Watch?
This issues is known as the Apple Watch Snake of Death! The Apple Watch snake error screen is displayed when the devices battery is so low that it can’t even display the current time in Power Reserve mode. It happens if the device hasn’t been charged since a long time, or if it’s brand new and has no charge at all.
How do you sync Apple Watch to iPhone?
To turn on your Apple Watch, press and hold the side button until you see the Apple logo. Bring your iPhone near your Apple Watch, wait for the Apple Watch pairing screen to appear on your iPhone, then tap Continue. Or open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone, then tap Pair New Watch.
How do you update Apple Watch?
Make sure that your watch is connected to Wi-Fi. On your watch, open the Settings app. Tap General > Software Update. Tap Install if a software update is available, then follow the onscreen instructions.
Why is my Apple Pay not reading?
If you bring your card near the terminal and it does not work, then it means that the NFC reader is not properly detecting Apple Pay. In this case, try to select a card manually.
How long should an Apple Watch battery last?
Up to 18 hours
Up to 18 hours
All-day battery life is based on 18 hours with the following use: 90 time checks, 90 notifications, 45 minutes of app use, and a 60-minute workout with music playback from Apple Watch via Bluetooth, over the course of 18 hours.
Are Apple watches waterproof?
Your Apple Watch is water resistant, but not waterproof. * For example, you can wear and use your Apple Watch during exercise (exposure to sweat is OK), in the rain, and while washing your hands.
Will my Apple Watch work without Wi-Fi or cellular?
Without Any Wi-Fi Connection or Cellular Connection
While this is the most limited way for you to use your Apple Watch, it does go on to show that even without being connected to Wi-Fi or any cellular network while being away from your iPhone, the Apple Watch isn’t entirely useless.
Can I use my Apple Watch if my phone dies?
If your iPhone is not connected (including if it has run out of battery charge), you can still use Apple Watch to: – Play music from a synced playlist on Apple Watch. – Use the watch, alarms, timers, and the stopwatch.