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iWatch without iPhone.

Can an iwatch function without an iPhone?

Apple Watch Series 3, watchOS 5

Posted on Jun 17, 2019 7:27 AM

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Posted on Jun 17, 2019 7:39 AM

Depends on what exactly you mean by "function without an iPhone".


The Apple Watch absolutely requires an iPhone to setup. Once setup however, the Watch can be away from the iPhone and still perform certain actions. What it can do when away from the paired iPhone will depend on whether its a cellular model or not and if there's Wifi it can connect to nearby.


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

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Jun 17, 2019 7:39 AM in response to Lindaqm

Depends on what exactly you mean by "function without an iPhone".


The Apple Watch absolutely requires an iPhone to setup. Once setup however, the Watch can be away from the iPhone and still perform certain actions. What it can do when away from the paired iPhone will depend on whether its a cellular model or not and if there's Wifi it can connect to nearby.


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

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