How do I add a SIM card to my Apple Watch cellular

Apple Watch (GPS + Cellular) has an eSIM (embedded SIM) in it so there's no need to get a SIM card or transfer the SIM from another device. When you pair your Apple Watch to your iPhone, you will be prompted to set up cellular service and guided through a few simple steps.

Can you put a SIM card in a cellular Apple Watch?

Hi! Apple watches don't take physical SIM cards. They have no actual slot for a SIM card. The use digital eSims which normally are tied to the paired iPhone's number and service.
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How do I add a SIM card to my Apple Watch cellular

How do I activate my SIM card on my Apple Watch?

Set up mobile on Apple Watch

On your iPhone, open the Apple Watch app.
Tap the My Watch tab, then tap Mobile.
Tap Set Up Mobile.
Follow the instructions for your network provider. You may need to contact your network provider for help.

Do I need a SIM card for my Apple Watch with cellular?

Yes, in order to use your Apple Watch with a cellular data line, you typically need to have a SIM card or an eSIM (electronic SIM) provisioned for the watch.

Does 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.

How do I set up Etisalat cellular on my Apple Watch?

To activate an Apple Watch eSIM

Open the Watch app on your iPhone.
Start pairing your Apple Watch with your iPhone.
Select 'Cellular Setup'
Log in using your My Etisalat UAE App's credentials.
Accept the terms and conditions.
You will receive an SMS once the eSIM activation is complete.

How do I activate eSIM on my Apple Watch iPhone?

How to activate eSIM in iPhone or iOS?

Go to 'Settings' and click on the 'Mobile data' option.
Add eSIM/ add a data plan.
Choose the Airtel data plan labels.
Select 'Continue' to activate the eSIM.

Why does my Apple Watch cellular say no SIM?

Check for updates to your carrier settings. Make sure that you have an eligible cellular service plan with a supported carrier. Your iPhone and Apple Watch must use the same carrier,* and you must be within your carrier's network when you set up cellular on your watch.

How does cellular work on Apple Watch?

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.

Is it worth getting cellular on Apple Watch?

Is it worth having cellular on Apple Watch? Yes, it is definitely worth having a cellular Apple Watch. But, it comes down to your preferences. If you plan to use it with your Wi-Fi and your iPhone, the GPS version is the right choice for you.

Do you need a separate line for Apple Watch cellular?

It is an addition to your iPhone plan. The Apple Watch shares the iPhone's phone number. This requires that the iPhone cellular carrier support the Apple Watch. For this phone number sharing service, the iPhone cellular carrier will charge a monthly fee.

How do I use cellular on Apple Watch UAE?

On your iPhone, open the Apple Watch app. Tap the My Watch tab, then tap Cellular. Your Apple Watch should automatically switch to the carrier that your iPhone is using. If you need to add a new plan, tap Add a New Plan, then follow the onscreen steps.

How do I convert my SIM to eSIM?

Contact your network provider to move your phone number from your physical SIM to an eSIM using eSIM Carrier Activation or by scanning a QR code. Tap Convert Mobile Data Plan. Tap Convert to eSIM. Wait for your eSIM to activate.

Can I use eSIM and physical SIM at the same time?

You can use Dual SIM by using a physical SIM and an eSIM. iPhone 13 models and later also support two active eSIMs. iPhone models without a physical SIM tray support two active eSIMs.

Can you use an Apple Watch with SIM without iPhone?

When your iPhone is off or out of range, your Apple Watch can use a Wi-Fi network to send and receive data. Your watch can also connect to a cellular network if it's a cellular model. And if you've set up an Apple Watch for a family member, they can use a cellular or Wi-Fi connection with their watch.

How do I know if my Apple Watch SIM is working?

To open Control Centre, touch and hold the bottom of the screen, then swipe up. The Cellular button turns green when you have a connection. The green bars show the signal strength. The Cellular button turns white when your cellular plan is active, but your watch is connected via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi to your iPhone.

Is it worth paying for cellular on Apple Watch?

The benefits of cellular connectivity on an Apple Watch are pretty clear-cut. Rather than having to carry both your Watch and your iPhone around with you, you could leave the house with simply your Apple Watch.

Why won’t my Apple Watch connect to cellular?

Try rebooting your Apple Watch and see if cellular coverage is restored. Check the Apple Watch's cellular signal strength. If you're in a signal dead zone, that may be why your Apple Watch's cellular service isn't working. Check cellular coverage in your area.

Should I buy Apple Watch Wi-Fi or cellular?

Is it worth having cellular on Apple Watch? Yes, it is definitely worth having a cellular Apple Watch. But, it comes down to your preferences. If you plan to use it with your Wi-Fi and your iPhone, the GPS version is the right choice for you.

How much does cellular on Apple Watch cost?

around $10 per month

You ONLY pay a cellular carrier if you activate the cellular radio, and that is generally a monthly fee as long as you keep the cellular radio activated (In the U.S that is around $10 per month). If you buy a GPS only Apple Watch, then you do not pay extra for an unused cellular radio.

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.

How do I set up Etisalat cellular on Apple Watch?

To activate an Apple Watch eSIM

Open the Watch app on your iPhone.
Start pairing your Apple Watch with your iPhone.
Select 'Cellular Setup'
Log in using your My Etisalat UAE App's credentials.
Accept the terms and conditions.
You will receive an SMS once the eSIM activation is complete.

Can I use Apple Watch cellular in any country?

They have been optimized for use in the country of purchase, and not all models work in all countries or regions. There is no single model that supports cellular service worldwide.

Can we convert regular SIM to eSIM?

Contact your network provider to move your phone number from your physical SIM to an eSIM using eSIM Carrier Activation or by scanning a QR code. Tap Convert Mobile Data Plan. Tap Convert to eSIM. Wait for your eSIM to activate.

Can we convert any SIM to eSIM?

If you want to convert your normal physical sim to an eSIM then you you must have a Airtel sim or a jio sim only then you can convert your sim to an eSIM. If you don't have Airtel or jio sim then first you should Port your sim to Airtel or jio which will take around one week.