What is it so hard to develop on the Watch?

I am trying to develop a Watch and iOS app as companion. It is beyond stupid how I can not keep the watch connected to Xcode to develop. I have tried all the so-called tricks.

Why is this so fragile?

  • The phone is USB connected to my Mac

  • I have tried turning off the wifi on my Mac and have the phone and watch on the same network. Nada

  • I have tried just having everything on the same network. The watch is connected maybe 20% of the time.

  • I have tried creating a hotspot network with my phone. The watch is connected maybe 50% of the time.

This is truly an awful experience. Am I doing something wrong?

Any advice would be grateful.

What is it so hard to develop on the Watch?
 
 
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