Set reminders while on the go with Apple Watch without cellular

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Set reminders while on the go with Apple Watch without cellular

I’m thinking about buying an Apple Watch SE 2 without cellular and I was hoping to be able to set reminders while out walking/hiking, as that’s when I get all brilliant ideas, without having my phone with me. For me to get the cellular version would be too expensive since my cellphone service provider doesn’t support dual sim and I therefore would end up with two different numbers. Is there a way to do this or would I need the cellular version or bring my phone? Thanks

Apple Watch SE

Posted on Dec 26, 2022 11:17 PM

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LD150

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Dec 27, 2022 3:54 AM in response to bassjohan

I have non-cellular SE 2020 and whereas I never go anywhere without the phone I tested this for you by powering the phone right off

The SE does not have a qwerty keyboard but has dictation

Tap reminders from the Watch menu

Tap add new reminder

tap the Mic

Dictate the reminder

Tap done

If you want it dated and timed then edit it afterwards, or wait til you get back to the phone where it will sync and then edit it

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LD150

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Dec 27, 2022 3:57 AM in response to LD150

You can select a list first like my To Do then tap Add Reminder at the end

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LD150

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Dec 27, 2022 3:09 PM in response to bassjohan

It would not use wi-fi to add a new reminder to the Watch.

It does use wi-fi or BT to sync with the iphone later. Part of my test - I turned it all off

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Dec 27, 2022 1:51 PM in response to LD150

Thanks so much for the info. Just double checking that you were out of reach of wifi as well when you tested? When I’m out walking/hiking/running there is no internet availability of any sort so that’s why I want to make sure it works. When looking through some info I found on this forum, the reminders were only listed on the side of things that works while connected and there was no mention of it working while offline, thus my question. Thanks

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