How to connect Apple Watch 10 to Android
Apple Watch Series 10 to Android pairing via Merge. Covers the activation requirements, sleep apnea context for Android users, pairing steps, and new size options.
Model guides
How to connect Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 to iPhone
Pair Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 with iPhone using Merge. Covers the squircle design shift, Google Gemini AI, Wear OS 6, 3,000-nit display, and the complete pairing walkthrough.
How to connect Google Pixel Watch 4 to iPhone
Pair Google Pixel Watch 4 with iPhone using Merge. Covers standalone satellite emergency SOS via Skylo NTN, Gemini AI on the wrist, user-repairable design, Wear OS 6, and the complete pairing walkthrough.
How to connect TicWatch Pro 5 to iPhone
Pair TicWatch Pro 5 with iPhone using Merge. Covers the Snapdragon W5+ Gen 1, 80-hour battery, 15-minute fast charge, AFib detection, and complete iPhone setup.
How to connect Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro to iPhone
Pair Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro with iPhone using Merge. Covers the Parisian hobnail bezel, BIA body composition sensor, LTE standalone capability, and full iPhone setup.
How to connect OnePlus Watch 3 to iPhone
Pair OnePlus Watch 3 with iPhone using Merge. Covers the 631mAh Silicon NanoStack battery, 10-minute fast charge, physical rotating crown, 8-channel heart rate, and complete iPhone setup walkthrough.
Compatibility
Can one smartwatch work with iPhone and Android?
Yes - Merge lets one smartwatch connect to both iPhone and Android simultaneously. Works with Apple Watch and Android watches. Here's how.
Does Apple Watch work with Android?
Yes - Apple Watch works with Android through Merge. Notifications, health sync, ECG, messaging, music control, and more. Here's exactly what you get.
Does Fossil Gen 6 work with iPhone?
Yes - Fossil Gen 6 works with iPhone through Merge. Notifications, health sync to Apple Health, music control, and more. Here's exactly what you get.
Does Galaxy Watch work with iPhone?
Yes - Galaxy Watch works with iPhone through Merge. Notifications, health sync to Apple Health, phone calls, music control, and more. Here's exactly what you get.
Does OnePlus Watch work with iPhone?
Yes - OnePlus Watch works with iPhone through Merge. Notifications, health sync to Apple Health, music control, and more. Here's exactly what you get.
Does OPPO Watch X work with iPhone?
Yes - OPPO Watch X works with iPhone through Merge. Notifications, health sync to Apple Health, music control, and more. Here's exactly what you get.
Use cases
Dual phone smartwatch setup for work and personal life
A practical dual-phone smartwatch setup guide focused on reliability and notification separation.
How to receive notifications from two phones on one smartwatch
How to configure one smartwatch to receive notifications from two phones without alert overload.
Smartwatch for two phones: iPhone and Android
How to run one smartwatch in a two-phone setup and keep notifications organized between work and personal usage.
Requirements
Apple Watch and Android requirements for Merge
Exact requirement list for Apple Watch and Android pairing through Merge.
Apple Watch one-time iPhone activation before Android pairing
Why one-time iPhone activation is required and how to do it once without future iPhone dependency.
How to activate Apple Watch without an iPhone
Clear explanation of what activation requires, Family Setup implications, and practical workarounds.
How to activate Samsung Galaxy Watch without an Android phone
Activation constraints, partial alternatives, and Merge-focused workaround strategy.
How to set up Samsung Galaxy Watch without a phone
What setup you can do without a phone, what still requires a phone, and how Merge users should proceed.
iPhone requirements for Wear OS pairing with Merge
OS, settings, and permission requirements for reliable Wear OS pairing on iPhone.
Tips and tricks
Improve Merge reliability on Samsung Galaxy Watch
Two settings that make Merge more reliable on Samsung Galaxy Watch: removing Merge from sleeping apps on the watch, and keeping Merge in recent apps on iPhone.
Remove the phone disconnection icon on Android watches
How to hide the phone disconnection indicator that appears on Wear OS and Android smartwatches when not connected to an Android phone.
