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Do you have to have cellular to text on your apple watch even when your phone is close to you?

Do you have to have cellular to text on your apple watch even when your phone is close to you?

Posted on Nov 30, 2019 10:06 AM

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Posted on Nov 30, 2019 10:16 AM

As long as your Apple watch is connected to Wi-Fi or your iPhone via Bluetooth, you don't need a cellular Apple Watch to be able to text.

About Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and cellular on your Apple Watch - Apple Support

Use your Apple Watch without your iPhone nearby - Apple Support

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Do you have to have cellular to text on your apple watch even when your phone is close to you?

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