Apple Watch and air pods
Can you connect your air pods to your watch and be able to go for a run without the phone and it still work?
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Yes I do it every day.
Once they have been set up on your iPhone AirPods can then connect to your Apple Watch without the paired iPhone being nearby
See Connect your AirPods and AirPods Pro to your iPhone
as well as Listen to music, podcasts, and audiobooks on your Apple Watch