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A backup also triggers when you unpair the Apple Watch from your iPhone.

In the steps below, we show you how to back up an Apple Watch toiCloud.

A person looks at an Apple Watch on their wrist. The device is warning them that they have a high heart rate.

Youll find your watch under ‘My Watches’if its paired.

Ensure Bluetooth is enabled on both devices so theyre connected (options>Bluetooth>Toggle on Bluetooth).

Open options > Tap your name

Next,openSettingson your iPhone andtap your nameat the top.

The first screenshot shows the iPhone homepage with a red arrow pointing at the Watch app. The second screenshot shows the Watch app with a red arrow pointing at All Watches at the top left corner. The third screenshot shows the iPhone homepage with a red arrow pointing at the paired Apple Watch.

Youll also want totoggle on ‘Back Up This iPhone’to ensure your iPhone backs up automatically daily.

FAQs

What data does the Apple Watch backup include?

The backup will trigger when the watch is connected to Wi-Fi and charging.

The first screenshot shows the iPhone homepage with a red arrow pointing at Settings. The second screenshot shows the iPhone Settings with a red arrow pointing at the user’s name at the top.

The first screenshot shows the iPhone Apple ID settings with a red arrow pointing at iCloud. The second screenshot shows the iCloud settings with a red arrow pointing at iCloud Backup. The third screenshot shows the iCloud Backup settings with red arrows pointing at Back Up Now and Back Up This iPhone.