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Do you have to have an iCloud account to use the Apple Watch?

Do you have to have an iCloud account to use the iwatch?


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Posted on Apr 19, 2022 4:42 PM

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Posted on Apr 19, 2022 5:03 PM

You pretty much need an Apple ID


For example, SMS/MMS TEXTing depends on the Apple Watch and the iPhone being able to communicate across the Internet via iMessages, which needs an Apple ID.


There are features where Apple uses your Apple ID


The Apple ID is free.

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Do you have to have an iCloud account to use the Apple Watch?

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