Can you use a watch without owning an iphone?

I would like to purchase an Apple Watch SE for my granddaughter but nobody in her household has an iPhone. My granddaughter goes have an iPad so does she need an iPhone, get away with pairing it to her iPad, or it will not function without?

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Posted on Aug 26, 2023 09:14 AM

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Posted on Aug 26, 2023 09:21 AM

No, someone in the family needs an iphone, could be yourself.


Watch must be cellular with a plan


Read the following link, which explains how to set up Apple Watch using Family Setup to your iPhone --> 


Set up Apple Watch for a family member - Apple Support 


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