Do I need an iPhone with Apple Watch cellular

Use your Apple Watch without your iPhone nearby With Apple Watch with cellular and an activated cellular plan, you can stay connected even when away from your iPhone. For all other models of Apple Watch, there are still things you can do even when you are away from your iPhone and not connected to Wi-Fi.

Can I use Apple Watch cellular without iPhone?

Apple Watch Series 9, Apple Watch SE, and Apple Watch Ultra 2 cellular models with an active service plan allow you to make calls, send texts, and so much more — all without your iPhone.

Do I need an iPhone with Apple Watch cellular

Can I get an Apple Watch for my kid without a phone?

You can set up and manage Apple Watch for someone who doesn't have their own iPhone—your school-aged child or parent, for example. To do so, you must be the family organizer or parent/guardian in your Family Sharing group.

What do I need for Apple Watch cellular?

Before you start

Make sure you have an eligible mobile data plan with a supported network provider. Your iPhone and Apple Watch must use the same network provider,* and you must be within your provider's network when you set up mobile on your watch.

Can I use Apple Watch with iPad only?

No, you can't pair to an iPad. Apple Watch is designed to be paired with an iPhone (only) as its host and partner device.

Can I use an Apple Watch with an Android phone?

You'll need an iPhone with the Watch app installed to activate an Apple Watch. There's no substitute for this on Android, even if your device supports Bluetooth connectivity. However, there's no reason why you can't use the two devices simultaneously.

How does Apple Watch Cellular work?

Your Apple Watch with cellular uses the best network connection available to it—your iPhone when itʼs nearby, a Wi-Fi network that you've connected to previously on your iPhone, or a cellular connection. You can turn cellular off—to save battery power, for example.

Can I use Apple Watch with my Android phone?

The Apple Watch will only work with iPhones, which isn't ever likely to change. You'll need an iPhone with the Watch app installed to activate an Apple Watch. There's no substitute for this on Android, even if your device supports Bluetooth connectivity.

Do you have to pay monthly for Apple Watch cellular?

If I order an Apple Watch with a cellular plan, do I have to pay a monthly fee? If I order an apple watch with a cellular plan, do I have to pay a monthly fee? You do not need to pay a monthly fee to order or purchase the watch. You need to pay the monthly fee to your carrier is you activate the cellular service.

Does the Apple Watch cellular have its own number?

Technically, the cellular Apple Watch has its own phone number assigned to it but in practice it takes on the identity of the phone number of the iPhone you set it up with. Each carrier calls it something different.

Can I use Apple Watch with Android?

The two won't pair. The Apple Watch will only work with iPhones, which isn't ever likely to change. You'll need an iPhone with the Watch app installed to activate an Apple Watch. There's no substitute for this on Android, even if your device supports Bluetooth connectivity.

Do you need an iPhone for an Apple Watch or can you use an iPad?

We explain the process in how to set up an Apple Watch, but the cold hard fact is that without an iPhone you won't be able to set up the Apple Watch. Apple regards the Apple Watch as a companion device to its smartphone, so much so that you can't even use a Mac or iPad to help get it up and running.

Can Apple Watch send texts to Android?

The Watch only connects to Cellular Data, not Voice and Text, so all voice calls and sms messages from non-Apple devices need to arrive at the iPhone first and then be forwarded to the Watch from there over the internet.

Can Samsung watch work with iPhone?

You might be wondering if the Samsung Galaxy Watch works with iPhones. Well, unlike the experience you get with some of the best smartwatches, we have some tough news for you. All the most recent Samsung Galaxy Watch models, including the new Galaxy Watch 6 series, are incompatible with Apple devices.

Will my Apple Watch work if my phone dies?

If your iPhone is not connected (including if it has run out of battery charge), you can still use Apple Watch to: — Play music from a synced playlist on Apple Watch. — Use the watch, alarms, timers, and the stopwatch. — Keep track of your activity (stand, move, exercise) with the Activity Activity icon app.

What phone is compatible with the Apple Watch?

To set up and use a new Apple Watch, you need iPhone Xs or later with iOS 17. Learn how to identify your iPhone model and how to update your iPhone to the latest version of iOS.

How do I pair my Apple Watch with my Samsung phone?

So it cannot reach out turn off the Apple. Watch swap the SIM from the iPhone to your Android phone and Boot It Up. Turn on the Apple. Watch.

What is the benefit of cellular on Apple Watch?

With Apple Watch with cellular and a cellular connection to the same carrier used by your iPhone, you can make calls, reply to messages, use Walkie-Talkie, stream music and podcasts, receive notifications, and more, even when you don't have your iPhone or a Wi-Fi connection.

How does Apple Watch cellular work?

The Cellular Apple Watch works by having something called an E-SIM – it's part of the watch itself so you don't have to buy a SIM card for your watch as well as your phone. The E-SIM works by transferring your phone plan onto your watch so both will use the same data, minutes and messaging allowances.

Can we use Apple Watch with Android phone?

The Apple Watch will only work with iPhones, which isn't ever likely to change. You'll need an iPhone with the Watch app installed to activate an Apple Watch. There's no substitute for this on Android, even if your device supports Bluetooth connectivity.

Can you use Apple Watch as a phone?

If your cellular carrier offers Wi-Fi calling, you can use your Apple Watch to make and receive calls over Wi-Fi instead of the cellular network—even when your paired iPhone isn't with you or is turned off. Your Apple Watch just has to be within range of a Wi-Fi network that your iPhone has connected to in the past.

How do I get WhatsApp on my Apple Watch?

Open WhatsApp on your iPhone and go to Settings, the WhatsApp Web, then Scan QR Code. Scan the code on the Apple Watch — now the two should be connected.

Will Apple Watch work with Android?

Although you can use an Apple Watch with your Android phone, setting it up is tedious, and you lose much of its functionality. If you want the full-fledged smartwatch experience with your Android device, try the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 or the Google Pixel Watch.

Can Apple Watch connect to Android?

Can you answer calls on Apple Watch without cellular?

How far can Apple Watch be from iPhone?

What to Know. Bluetooth on the Apple Watch has a maximum range of 100 meters/330 feet, though the range may be shorter in practice. If the paired iPhone is connected to a known Wi-Fi network, the Apple Watch and iPhone can communicate over Wi-Fi.