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Is there a apple watch i can use as a phone without having to have my iphone near? Thats all i want is a watch to make and receive calls.

Is there a Apple Watch I can use as a phone without an iPhone? That’s all I want is a dedicated true cell phone watch, no iPhone needed. Would purchase right now.

Posted on May 15, 2020 4:00 AM

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Posted on May 15, 2020 4:06 AM

No.


These two resources explains how your watch works without iPhone nearby. Or if it is off.


Use your Apple Watch without your iPhone nearby - Apple Support

Use Apple Watch without its paired iPhone - Apple Support


But there is no apple watch that does not require to be set up with an iPhone. An apple watch is not designed to be standalone.

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May 15, 2020 4:06 AM in response to av8ersteve

No.


These two resources explains how your watch works without iPhone nearby. Or if it is off.


Use your Apple Watch without your iPhone nearby - Apple Support

Use Apple Watch without its paired iPhone - Apple Support


But there is no apple watch that does not require to be set up with an iPhone. An apple watch is not designed to be standalone.

Is there a apple watch i can use as a phone without having to have my iphone near? Thats all i want is a watch to make and receive calls.

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