Can I be reached on my Apple Watch at a different number as my iphone? Can both numbers reach my Apple Watch?

I have a different esim number on my watch as compared to my phone. Can someone reach me at either number on my watch?

Posted on Apr 9, 2023 07:14 AM

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Posted on Apr 9, 2023 09:02 AM

Your network provider will always assign a number to your Apple Watch SIM. In a properly set up system that number is only used for engineering and administration, the system maps it onto the host iPhone’s number. This means calls from your Apple Watch should be using the iPhone number, and calls to your iPhone will also ring on your watch.


The number assigned to your Apple Watch’s SIM is usually blocked at network level and does not make or originate this own calls.

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Apr 9, 2023 09:02 AM in response to Tim1920

Your network provider will always assign a number to your Apple Watch SIM. In a properly set up system that number is only used for engineering and administration, the system maps it onto the host iPhone’s number. This means calls from your Apple Watch should be using the iPhone number, and calls to your iPhone will also ring on your watch.


The number assigned to your Apple Watch’s SIM is usually blocked at network level and does not make or originate this own calls.

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