Wearables guides
Smartwatches and fitness trackers — charging failures, pairing that won’t complete, and data that stops syncing.
3 guides
Apple Watch not charging
Fix an Apple Watch that won’t charge: the lightning bolt on screen tells you whether power is reaching it, and a fully depleted watch can need 30 minutes before it shows one. Covers magnet alignment, plastic film, and the force restart.
Fitbit not syncing
Fix a Fitbit that stopped syncing: restart the tracker and pull to sync by hand. If that works, background syncing is the fault — usually Location and Nearby devices permissions on Android 12 and later.
Galaxy Watch not connecting
Fix a Galaxy Watch that won’t pair: Samsung’s documented range is about 30 feet, so testing at touching distance splits a range problem from a pairing one. Covers the restart holds, unpairing in the right order, and app permissions.