Can I track AFib on Apple Watch Series 10 without an iPhone?

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Can I track AFib on Apple Watch Series 10 without an iPhone?

I just bought an apple watch series 10 with cellular for my father-in-law. The main purpose of buying the watch was to monitor his heart health, particularly AFib. None of us in the family have an iPhone and I didn't know that the watch can only be used with an iPhone, not standalone. I have used fitbit and other devices that can be used standalone or paired with any phone using bluetooth. I really don't need the watch to make calls or send texts and I can't afford to buy an iPhone since I just bought new mobile phones. Could someone pls suggest how I can still use the watch for the purpose mentioned above.

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Apple Watch Series 10

Posted on Dec 24, 2024 4:11 PM

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Dah•veed

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Dec 25, 2024 3:58 PM in response to Savarkar70

You should return the watch for a refund. It will not meet your purposes.

You must set up an  Watch with an iPhone, even if it is for a family member who doesn't use an iPhone. An  Watch set up for use without an iPhone does not track Afib.

The following features and apps are not available on an  Watch set up for a family member: Medications, respiratory rate, irregular heart rhythm notifications, ECG, AFib History, Cycle Tracking, Sleep, Wrist Temperature, Blood Oxygen, Walking Steadiness, Audiobooks, Remote, News, Shortcuts, and the double tap gesture.

Set up Apple Watch for a family member - Apple Support

M1 Mac mini, macOS 15.2;  Watch, series 10 GPS-only, watchOS 11.2; iPhone 16, iOS 18.2; TV 4th Gen, tvOS 18.2; HomePods, audioOS 18.2 and Airport Express w/ Airplay 2

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