Interested in am Apple Watch

I use an iPhone 8+ I’m looking at and want the Apple Watch 9 GPS. I can’t find if they will work

iPad, iOS 10

Posted on Apr 25, 2024 6:23 AM

Reply
Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Posted on Apr 25, 2024 8:02 AM

no new apple watch will work with your iphone8


watchOS 10 which is the latest require a phone with ios 17


and every apple watch 9 ever made have been with watchos10


so if you don't get a new iPhone the only watch you will be able to use are older second hand applewatch8 or older which are still running watchOS9 or older

1 reply
Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Apr 25, 2024 8:02 AM in response to 1newGramma

no new apple watch will work with your iphone8


watchOS 10 which is the latest require a phone with ios 17


and every apple watch 9 ever made have been with watchos10


so if you don't get a new iPhone the only watch you will be able to use are older second hand applewatch8 or older which are still running watchOS9 or older

This thread has been closed by the system or the community team. You may vote for any posts you find helpful, or search the Community for additional answers.

Interested in am Apple Watch

Welcome to Apple Support Community
A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple Account.