• Free shipping on orders $30+ to the US, UK, DE, FR, IT, ES & more Tracked delivery · Some destinations from $5 / $20

Silver RePod by Techpod with the Apple Watch app grid visible beside the words Before You Buy RePod
RePod Setup Guide Techpod

What Do You Need Before Buying RePod?

Find out which gear you need to use RePod and how to check fit, pairing, charging and Activation Lock before buying a used Apple Watch.
Techpod 3 min read

To use RePod by Techpod, you need a compatible Apple Watch, a compatible iPhone for standard pairing and an Apple Watch charger. RePod is a handheld case that gives a Watch a second use as a Mini Phone for music and everyday essentials. The case doesn’t include the Watch or a charger. If you’re buying used in person, see if you can charge and pair the Watch before paying.

Before you pay for an Apple Watch

  1. Identify the Watch. Ask for a photo of the size engraved on the back and the exact generation. If the Watch is still paired, the seller can look up the A-number in the Watch app on their iPhone under My Watch > General > About. Tapping the Model Number field switches it from the part number to the A-number. Use Apple’s model list to identify the generation.
  2. Check case fit and iPhone pairing separately. Match the Watch generation and case size against Techpod’s fit guide. Then check the Watch and iPhone models and their software versions in Apple’s compatibility table. A Watch can fit RePod and still need a different iPhone or an iOS update to pair.
  3. Check that the Watch takes a charge. Ask the seller to put it on a compatible Apple Watch magnetic charger and show the battery percentage rising. Confirm that you have a compatible charger to use at home.
  4. Make sure the seller removes Activation Lock. Ask the seller to unpair and erase the Watch and remove it from their Apple Account. If you can meet in person, start pairing the Watch to your iPhone before you pay. If setup still asks for the previous owner’s Apple Account, stop and have the seller remove Activation Lock before trying again. For a cellular model, also ask the seller to remove and cancel their Watch plan. See Apple’s guidance on buying a used Watch.
A pairing check for a used Apple Watch: start setup with your iPhone. If setup asks for the seller’s Apple Account, ask the seller to remove Activation Lock and try again. Continue once you can pair the Watch.
A reset screen alone doesn’t confirm that Activation Lock is off. Try pairing the Watch.

When to order the case

If there’s already an unused Watch in your drawer, start with that one. Charge it, confirm you can pair it and choose the RePod case for its exact generation and size. If you need to buy a Watch first, wait to order the case until you know which Watch you’ll use. For an online used purchase, look for a return policy that gives you time to test charging and pairing after it arrives.

Check which RePod version fits your Watch. If you’re still deciding what kind of handheld case you want, see what to check when choosing a case.