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How Do I Fix WearOS 6 Connectivity Issues?

WearOS 6 connectivity problems typically involve Bluetooth pairing, WiFi connections, or notification delivery failures. Most issues resolve with systematic troubleshooting.

Bluetooth Connection Issues​

  1. Turn off Bluetooth on your phone and restart both watch and phone
  2. Clear Bluetooth cache: Phone Settings Apps Bluetooth Storage Clear Cache
  3. Unpair from Wear OS app, reset watch network settings, and pair again
  4. Ensure watch and phone are within 30 feet with no major obstacles between them

WiFi Connection Problems​

  1. Go to Settings Connectivity WiFi and manually add network credentials
  2. Ensure your network uses 2.4GHz - some watches don't support 5GHz networks
  3. Check if router firmware supports WearOS device connections
  4. Remove saved network, restart watch, and reconnect with fresh credentials

Notification Failures​

  1. Check Wear OS app Advanced features App notifications for proper permissions
  2. Verify Do Not Disturb settings on both phone and watch aren't blocking notifications
  3. Disable battery optimization for Wear OS app in phone settings
  4. Ensure Wear OS has notification access permission in phone settings

Advanced Troubleshooting​

  • Factory Reset: Last resort - backup data, factory reset watch, and set up as new device.

  • App Updates: Update Wear OS app, companion apps, and watch system software to latest versions.

  • Phone Compatibility: Verify your phone meets WearOS 6 requirements and has the latest Android version.

  • Network Reset: Reset all network settings on both devices and reconfigure connections from scratch.

See Also: Installation Troubleshooting|Performance Troubleshooting|Factory Reset Guide

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