how do i set up without an iphone

I bought an Apple watch Ultra for my husband. He does not have an iPhone 8 (still iphone 7). How do I set it up?

Posted on Oct 4, 2022 03:07 PM

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IdrisSeabright

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Posted on Oct 4, 2022 03:13 PM

You can't set it up unless you have a phone running iOS 16. Sorry.

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IdrisSeabright

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Oct 4, 2022 03:13 PM in response to suziqmason

You can't set it up unless you have a phone running iOS 16. Sorry.

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Oct 4, 2022 03:59 PM in response to suziqmason

Which means an iphone 8 or higher.

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