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Will my Apple Watch series 2 work internationally?

I currently have T Mobile and I’ll be going to Germany next month. I would like to use the Apple Watch for navigation rather than using my phone.


Would i be able to do that, or is the Apple Watch series 2 not compatible internationally?


Thanks!

iPhone 8 Plus, 12

Posted on Jan 28, 2019 8:22 AM

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Posted on Jan 28, 2019 8:27 AM

The Cellular portion is region based so you will not be able to get cellular service for the watch in Germany, however the GPS is not related to that, and will work anywhere in the world.


If your iPhone is not nearby, the watch will be limited to what it can do without cellular service itself.


See here: How to use your Apple Watch without your iPhone nearby - Apple Support

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Jan 28, 2019 8:27 AM in response to Pj150

The Cellular portion is region based so you will not be able to get cellular service for the watch in Germany, however the GPS is not related to that, and will work anywhere in the world.


If your iPhone is not nearby, the watch will be limited to what it can do without cellular service itself.


See here: How to use your Apple Watch without your iPhone nearby - Apple Support

Jan 28, 2019 9:23 AM in response to Pj150

I did something like this when I was overseas recently and the rental car did not have satnav. Your watch will not support cellular roaming, but it will continue to work with your iPhone providing the phone has a signal for data service. I set my initial destination in Maps on my iPhone, and all the turn by turn navigation came on my watch while I was driving. It worked really well, a few taps on my wrist and an audio ping to remind me to look at the watch as I approached a turn. Much easier than trying to get it from the phone screen (and you don’t get a traffic violation ticket for looking at the time!)

Will my Apple Watch series 2 work internationally?

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