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How close does your GPS Series 5 watch need to be to your iPhone to work?

How close does your GPS (not cellular) Series 5 watch need to be to your iPhone to work?


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Posted on Aug 21, 2020 10:42 AM

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Posted on Aug 21, 2020 11:49 AM

If you are away from a wi-fi network known to your phone, I would guess the Bluetooth distance 10 m/ 30 f.


ASC - Late 2012 Mac mini, macOS 10.14.6; Watch, series 5 GPS/cellular, watchOS 6.2.8; iPad Air 2, ipadOS 13.6.1; iPhone 8+, iOS 13.6.1; TV 4th Gen, tvOS 13.4.8;  HomePods, audioOS 13.4.8 and Airport Express w/ Airplay 2

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Aug 21, 2020 11:49 AM in response to 4_Charlene

If you are away from a wi-fi network known to your phone, I would guess the Bluetooth distance 10 m/ 30 f.


ASC - Late 2012 Mac mini, macOS 10.14.6; Watch, series 5 GPS/cellular, watchOS 6.2.8; iPad Air 2, ipadOS 13.6.1; iPhone 8+, iOS 13.6.1; TV 4th Gen, tvOS 13.4.8;  HomePods, audioOS 13.4.8 and Airport Express w/ Airplay 2

How close does your GPS Series 5 watch need to be to your iPhone to work?

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