Do I need a Iphone to setup an apple watch?

So I am thinking of buying a new apple watch but I don't have any Iphones, this is the first ever apple product I am buying so I am wondering do you just need an Iphone to set up the watch or not.

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Posted on Dec 3, 2019 5:13 PM

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Ferd II

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Dec 3, 2019 5:16 PM in response to mrflimfIam

Yes, a compatible Apple iPhone is required.

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