How to pair and set up your Apple Watch

We expect millions of people to be getting their very first Apple Watch under the tree this Christmas, so read on (and/or watch below) about how to pair and set up your Apple Watch.First off, to set up and use a new Apple Watch, you need an iPhone 8 or later with iOS 16 or later.
1. Turn on your Apple Watch and put it on your wrist: To turn on your Apple Watch, press and hold the side button until the Apple logo appears. Then put the watch on your wrist.
2. Hold your Apple Watch close to your iP