OnePlus Watch 2 Not Pairing
If your OnePlus Watch 2 won't pair with your Android phone, follow these troubleshooting steps.
Quick Fixes
- Check requirements: Android 8.1+ required
- Restart both devices: Watch and phone
- Forget previous pairings: Remove all "OnePlus Watch" entries from
Bluetoothsettings - Reinstall app: Uninstall and reinstall
OnePlus Health
Required App Permissions
Grant all permissions to OnePlus Health:
SettingsAppsOnePlus HealthPermissions- Allow: Location, Bluetooth, Notifications, Phone, Contacts, Storage
- Battery: Set to "Unrestricted"
- Background data: Enabled
Bluetooth Troubleshooting
- Enable Bluetooth:
SettingsBluetoothOn - Enable Location: Required for Bluetooth scanning
- Clear Bluetooth cache:
SettingsAppsBluetoothClear cache - Move away from interference: Other Bluetooth devices, WiFi routers
Factory Reset Watch
If nothing works:
- On watch:
SettingsSystemReset - Confirm factory reset
- Watch returns to pairing screen
- Try fresh pairing
Common Error Messages
- "Couldn't Connect": Move watch within 1 meter of phone, restart both
- "Phone Not Compatible": Requires Android 8.1+ with Google Play Services
- "Bluetooth is Off": Toggle Bluetooth, restart phone, clear Bluetooth cache
Prevent Disconnection
After successful pairing, disable battery optimization for OnePlus Health, keep the app running in background, and don't force stop it.
See Also: How to Connect OnePlus Watch 2|How to Pair OnePlus Watch 2|What Phones are Compatible