Apple Watch Setup w/out an iPhone

I have a co-worker that bought an Apple Watch but does not have an iPhone yet. Can she even get it setup to at least tell time?

Posted on May 11, 2021 06:32 AM

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Posted on May 11, 2021 06:54 AM

No the watch has to be paired to a iphone before it can do anything.

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May 11, 2021 06:54 AM in response to Wolverine1776

No the watch has to be paired to a iphone before it can do anything.

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