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aryam1001 Author

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Hi,

My question is: can Apple watch connect to ANY wi-fi if iphone is off or not near, in order to transmit Move data?

Apple Watch Series 3, watchOS 8

Posted on Jul 9, 2023 11:17 PM

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BobHarris

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Jul 10, 2023 4:06 AM in response to aryam1001

If you have a GPS only Apple Watch, it is best to just keep your iPhone powered on and nearby, except when going for a walk, run, bike ride, etc…

Use your Apple Watch without your iPhone nearby - Apple Support

Make sure you read the footnotes at the bottom of the article.

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LD150

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Jul 10, 2023 12:23 AM in response to aryam1001

The Watch will need to sync activity data to the iphone before it can be saved to iCloud.

It will save a considerable amount on the Watch until that time however Rings and awards may not be achieved if left til after midnight

Wi-Fi connectivity without phone on gps only Watch is quite selective. iMessages and not much else.

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aryam1001 Author

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Jul 10, 2023 1:08 AM in response to aryam1001

So the watch can’t by itself connect to a new wi-fi network( ex.shopping mall, airport, new house) if the network wasn’t verified/approved first in the iPhone? I know that Mac, Watch can connect to an old network if you iphone is off, but this was verified/approved first in iphone.

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LD150

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Jul 10, 2023 1:33 AM in response to aryam1001

I didn't say you could not connect to a mall wi-fi, I said you will not be able to sync workout activity data.

Not familiar with the old Series 3 but I didn't think it had a keyboard for the password.

I would not recommend connecting to an unsecured wi-fi.

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