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Does apple gen 6 watch take calls without cellular?

Does it take calls when close to your phone or does it need data? Please advise. Can’t choose between the two.

Posted on Aug 21, 2021 12:53 AM

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Yes, the GPS-only version of the Watch can receive calls through its nearby paired iPhone.


M1 Mac mini, macOS 11.5.1; Watch, series 5 GPS/cellular, watchOS 7.6.1; iPad Pro 2nd Gen, iPadOS 14.7.1; iPad Air 2, iPadOS 14.7.1; iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 14.7.1; TV 4th Gen, tvOS 14.7  HomePods, audioOS 14.7 and Airport Express w/ Airplay 2

Posted on Aug 21, 2021 2:41 AM

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Aug 21, 2021 2:41 AM in response to el218

Yes, the GPS-only version of the Watch can receive calls through its nearby paired iPhone.


M1 Mac mini, macOS 11.5.1; Watch, series 5 GPS/cellular, watchOS 7.6.1; iPad Pro 2nd Gen, iPadOS 14.7.1; iPad Air 2, iPadOS 14.7.1; iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 14.7.1; TV 4th Gen, tvOS 14.7  HomePods, audioOS 14.7 and Airport Express w/ Airplay 2

Does apple gen 6 watch take calls without cellular?

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