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It appears the sleep setup cannot be downloaded on the watch w/o an iPhone. I don't have an iPhone, so I cannot track my sleep data on the Apple Watch, correct?

It appears the sleep setup cannot be downloaded on the watch w/o an iPhone. I don't have an iPhone, so I cannot track my sleep data on the Apple Watch, correct?

Apple Watch Series 7

Posted on Nov 2, 2021 8:19 AM

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Posted on Nov 2, 2021 8:24 AM

Watches can function without a paired iPhone.

Set up an Apple Watch for a family member -

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211768


This sleep function of the watch requires a paired iPhone.


M1 Mac mini, macOS 12.0.1; Watch, series 5 GPS/cellular, watchOS 8.1; iPad Pro 2nd Gen, iPadOS 15.1; iPad Air 2, iPadOS 15.1; iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 15.1; TV 4th Gen, tvOS 15.1; HomePods, audioOS 15.1 and Airport Express w/ Airplay 2

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Nov 2, 2021 8:24 AM in response to Randy-12

Watches can function without a paired iPhone.

Set up an Apple Watch for a family member -

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211768


This sleep function of the watch requires a paired iPhone.


M1 Mac mini, macOS 12.0.1; Watch, series 5 GPS/cellular, watchOS 8.1; iPad Pro 2nd Gen, iPadOS 15.1; iPad Air 2, iPadOS 15.1; iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 15.1; TV 4th Gen, tvOS 15.1; HomePods, audioOS 15.1 and Airport Express w/ Airplay 2

It appears the sleep setup cannot be downloaded on the watch w/o an iPhone. I don't have an iPhone, so I cannot track my sleep data on the Apple Watch, correct?

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