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Apple Watch series 3 compatibility with iPhone 5s

Can my series 3 (GPS) work with my iPhone 5s?

Posted on Dec 5, 2020 8:18 PM

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Posted on Dec 5, 2020 8:22 PM

Hey there!

Unfortunately, the Apple Watch Series 3 is not compatible with iPhone 5s.

Apple Watch Series 5 and Apple Watch Series 3 require an iPhone 6s or later with iOS 13 or later.

See https://support.apple.com/kb/sp766?locale=en_AU for more information

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Dec 5, 2020 8:22 PM in response to 2aperez1

Hey there!

Unfortunately, the Apple Watch Series 3 is not compatible with iPhone 5s.

Apple Watch Series 5 and Apple Watch Series 3 require an iPhone 6s or later with iOS 13 or later.

See https://support.apple.com/kb/sp766?locale=en_AU for more information

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Dec 6, 2020 2:04 AM in response to 2aperez1

If the watch is on WatchOS5 or lower it will pair.

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Apple Watch series 3 compatibility with iPhone 5s

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