How to connect apple watch to wifi after factory reset

Apple Watch is one of the most commonly used smartwatches available in the market. This is because Apple Watch has network connectivity features to make sure you are connected to your iOS device on the go and answer the calls and messages without needing the iPhone. However, many people reset the Apple Watch to delete the unnecessary steps and retrieve the top-notch performance. So, if you reset the Apple Watch and don’t know how to connect Apple Watch to WiFi after reset, you’ve come to the right place!

When it comes down to the reset, it will delete all the settings on your smartwatch, including the Wi-Fi network’s password. This means that you will have to set the Wi-Fi connection again, and there are a few instructions that you can follow, such as;

1. Start by opening the settings on your Apple Watch and choosing the Wi-Fi option
2. The Apple Watch will start searching for the available Wi-Fi network
3. Click on the network name that you want to connect to
4. As a result, the pop-up will appear, and you have to enter the password (you can use the Apple Watch’s keyboard or Scribble for entering the password)
5. Once you have entered the password, just hit the “join” button, and your watch will be connected to the Wi-Fi

Setting Up The Apple Watch After Reset

We have already mentioned that reset can delete all the settings and data on your Apple Watch, which means you have to set up the watch again. To set up the Apple Watch, you can follow the instructions mentioned below;

1. Open the menu on your watch and open the iCloud app and sign in
2. On your iPhone or iPad, open the Apple Watch app and pair it with your iOS device
3. Now, choose the “create backup” option
4. There will be pop-ups on the screen that you have to follow for completing the setup

Unable To Connect Apple Watch To Wi-Fi

There are times when users have a hard time connecting their Apple Watch to the Wi-Fi network, and it also happens right after the reset. If that’s the case with you, we are sharing some steps that you can follow;

1. First of all, you can try forgetting the network and reconnecting to the Wi-Fi. For this purpose, open the settings, choose the Wi-Fi tab, scroll down to the Wi-Fi network, click on the “I” button and forget the network. Once the network is forgotten, you have to click on the Wi-Fi network again and enter the password to reconnect
2. Secondly, you need to ensure that your Apple Watch is connected to the 2.4 GHz channel and the configuration is 802.11b/g/n as it works better with Apple Watch
3. Thirdly, it is suggested to switch off the Bluetooth feature to make sure there are no hindrances in the connection
4. Lastly, you could try switching on the airplane mode on your Apple Watch and wait for five minutes to turn it off. Once you toggle the airplane mode, connect to the Wi-Fi network again, and it will surely work out