Using a cellular  Watch as GPS-only

Are there any steps to set up a cellular Watch for GPS-only use?


I've canceled the cellular service and removed the cellular plan from the watch. The watch is paired to my iPhone.


M1 Mac mini, macOS 14.4.1;  Watch, series 7 GPS/cellular, watchOS 10.4; iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 17.4.1; TV 4th Gen, tvOS 17.4; HomePods, audioOS 17.4 and Airport Express w/ Airplay 2

Apple Watch Series 7

Posted on Apr 29, 2024 3:28 PM

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Posted on Apr 30, 2024 1:28 PM

As soon as you have deleted your cellular plan for your Apple Watch in the Watch App on your iPhone, your watch is "GPS only".


If you have set up Wi-Fi calling for your Apple Watch, you can receive and make phone calls on your watch, if the iPhone and your watch is connected to a Wi-Fi network, your iPhone once was.

Check the second section of this article:

Make phone calls on Apple Watch - Apple Support

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Apr 30, 2024 1:28 PM in response to Dah•veed

As soon as you have deleted your cellular plan for your Apple Watch in the Watch App on your iPhone, your watch is "GPS only".


If you have set up Wi-Fi calling for your Apple Watch, you can receive and make phone calls on your watch, if the iPhone and your watch is connected to a Wi-Fi network, your iPhone once was.

Check the second section of this article:

Make phone calls on Apple Watch - Apple Support

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Using a cellular  Watch as GPS-only

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