Can i use cellular on apple watch without having a phone

Can i use apple watch cellular without having a phone

Posted on Jan 12, 2023 6:31 PM

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Posted on Jan 13, 2023 9:49 AM

NO. Apple Watch is NOT a standalone device and only works IF paired with an iPhone and cellular to work on Apple Watch, even with an iPhone, the carrier you use MUST support Apple Watch.

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Jan 13, 2023 9:49 AM in response to GFM1960

NO. Apple Watch is NOT a standalone device and only works IF paired with an iPhone and cellular to work on Apple Watch, even with an iPhone, the carrier you use MUST support Apple Watch.

Jan 13, 2023 9:43 AM in response to GFM1960

No. The Apple Watch must be paired with an iPhone. However, with a cellular watch, the phone does not need to be nearby for most operations.

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