Apple Watch Question

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Apple Watch Question

Okay so all of my family is getting new phones and I am not with them but they have my phone. They are miles away but I am somehow still getting my messages on my apple watch even though my phone is obviously way out of range. The watch also still says I am connected. Anyone know how this is possible?

Also, they are trading in my old phone so that means I won't get it back when they get home. Will I be able to pair my new phone to my watch since I was unable to unpair from the old phone?

MacBook Pro, OS X El Capitan (10.11.1)

Posted on Dec 19, 2015 11:48 AM

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Answer 1

Dec 19, 2015 11:51 AM in response to lindcarm

The Apple Watch is capable of connecting to Wi-Fi networks that have previously been joined by your iPhone, and in such circumstances, has more functionality even when the iPhone is out of range.

There will be no problem pairing your watch to your new iPhone, provided that your family properly prepares the old phone when it is traded in: What to do before selling or giving away your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support.

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ChrisJ4203

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Dec 19, 2015 11:57 AM in response to lindcarm

You can unpair your Apple Watch without having the iPhone, but it just won't backup your watch when you do it. Unpair your Apple Watch and iPhone - Apple Support

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lindcarm Author

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Dec 19, 2015 11:53 AM in response to lindcarm

The first step in the article provided is to unfair the apple watch, but they cannot do that without having the watch. They have the phone and I have the watch.

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Answer 4

Dec 19, 2015 11:55 AM in response to lindcarm

Did you miss this section?

Unpair without your iPhone

If you don't have your iPhone, you can still erase all content and settings on your Apple Watch. On your Apple Watch, tap Settings > General > Reset > Erase all Content and Settings. This will reset your Apple Watch to the factory settings.

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lindcarm Author

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Dec 19, 2015 11:56 AM in response to stevejobsfan0123

Yeah I totally missed that! sorry about that...thanks!

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Answer 6

Dec 19, 2015 11:58 AM in response to lindcarm

You are welcome.

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