I bought a refurbished Apple Watch SE. I thought this would have cellular capabilities but when it is away from WiFi and my phone, it no longer can make calls or send messages. Is that correct?

I bought a refurbished Apple Watch SE. I thought this would have cellular capabilities but when it is away from WiFi and my phone, it no longer can make calls or send messages. Is that correct?

Apple Watch SE

Posted on May 11, 2023 2:58 PM

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Posted on May 11, 2023 3:01 PM

If it has a red ring on the crown it has cellular but you need to set it up with an eSIM plan extension from your current cell provider. Not all providers offer this- call them.

Set up cellular on Apple Watch - Apple Support



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I bought a refurbished Apple Watch SE. I thought this would have cellular capabilities but when it is away from WiFi and my phone, it no longer can make calls or send messages. Is that correct?

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