How to Pair Samsung Watch6 Class to Android Studio on Windows - Fails 2 Ways

Question

I am trying to pair a Samsung Watch6 Classic with the latest Android Studio on a Windows box.

I've found two ways that don't work - searching for a way that does.

First way that does not work

• In Device Manager, click the "Pair Devices Using Wi-Fi" icon
• Click "Pair using pairing code"
• Tap "Pair new device" on watch
• Device Manager sees it
• Click "Pair"
• Asks for 6 digit code I enter the code and click "Pair"
• Sits and spins for two minutes
• Shows [!] There was an error pairing the device.

If there are more detailed logs of why - I don't know where to find them.

Second way that does not work

• Install adb platform-tools

• Go to watch, tap on "Pair new device"

• Issue the following commands in a CMD with admin privs

• netsh interface portproxy reset

• adb kill-server

• adb start-server

• adb pair 192.168.68.112:40297 <-- this info is now displayed on watch

It successfully pairs!

But... android studio never becomes aware of it. I have tried closing and restarting studio, but now effect.