XCode - Apple Watch Connectivity

Hi Devs,

I'm working with WatchOS for the first time and am having a frustrating time with Xcode to Watch, to say the least. I have a Series 9 dev watch and Xcode does not reliably connect to it. Spending 15-20 min per build/run attempt just trying to get xcode to find and connect to the watch.

It WILL sometimes recognize and allow a build to run, the issue is I can't tell any reliable way to establish the connection. It drops after every build and leaves me at square zero. Current solution is some amount of force quitting, reconnecting iPhone to USBC, disconnecting watch to wifi and back on.

Devices Window usually reads: Previous preparation error: A connection to this device could not be established.; Timed out while attempting to establish tunnel using negotiated network parameters - swapping to some attempting to connect state that never (reliably resolves).

Is this why no one builds for WatchOS?

Hoping someone has pro tips on this.

XCode - Apple Watch Connectivity
 
 
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