watchOS 8 with iOS 14?

Apple says that watch OS 8 will work with iOS 14, however when I install 14.6, or even the 14.7 beta, I cannot pair with a watch running watchOS 8. It says my iPhone is out of date. Is this a beta-specific problem?

Having same issue now. Downgraded my iOS and now I can’t pair WatchOS, funny. I guess we’ll have to wait for iOS 15 or update 14 to 15 beta again, downgrade watches unpair, downgrade phone and then pair.

I hope iOS14.8 can pair with WatchOS8 beta. If not, I have to update to iOS15 but my XR can't play Genshin Impact 😨

Where did Apple say that iOS 14.8 will support watchOS 8?

An Apple rep told me via Apple Tech Support chat VERY SPECIFICALLY that iOS 14.8 would pair with watchOS8. I can provide the chat document.

watchOS 8 with iOS 14?
 
 
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