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Q: Does one have to have their I phone close to Apple Watch?

Does one have to have their i phone in close proximity to the Apple Watch to allow the watch to fully use all if its capabilities?

iPhone 5, iOS 7.1

Posted on Apr 20, 2016 4:15 PM

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Q: Does one have to have their I phone close to Apple Watch?

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  • by KiltedTim,

    KiltedTim KiltedTim Apr 20, 2016 4:20 PM in response to Orebeta
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    Apr 20, 2016 4:20 PM in response to Orebeta

    Define "close"... Bluetooth is limited to about 30 feet at most.

  • by ChrisJ4203,

    ChrisJ4203 ChrisJ4203 Apr 20, 2016 4:25 PM in response to Orebeta
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    Apr 20, 2016 4:25 PM in response to Orebeta

    Like KiltedTim said, define close. I can leave my iPhone in the living room at home and walk anywhere in the house and my watch works just fine. Not sure if that exceeds 30 feet, but I believe it might.

  • by Jonathan UK,Helpful

    Jonathan UK Jonathan UK Apr 21, 2016 6:53 AM in response to Orebeta
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    Apr 21, 2016 6:53 AM in response to Orebeta

    Hi

     

    Whilst full functionality requires a Bluetooth connection with the paired iPhone, many features remain available when the iPhone is either unavailable (eg turned off) or out of Bluetooth range:

     

    - Use the watch to tell the time, along with alarms, timers and the stopwatch.

    - Keep track of your activity (Stand, Move, Exercise) with the Activity app.

    - Track workouts with the Workout app.

    - Play music from a playlist that has been synced to Apple Watch.

    - Display photos from the synced photo album.

    - Use Apple Pay to make purchases.

     

    If the watch is not connected to your iPhone via Bluetooth, but is within range of a (2.4GHz) Wi-Fi network that your iPhone has connected to before, the watch can connect to that network and you can also still:

     

    - Send and receive messages using iMessage.

    - Send and receive Digital Touch messages.

    - Use Siri.

    - Make and receive phone calls if you have Wi-Fi calling enabled (depending on your carrier).

     

    More information:

    Use Apple Watch without its paired iPhone - Apple Support

  • by Orebeta,

    Orebeta Orebeta Apr 21, 2016 6:54 AM in response to Jonathan UK
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    Apr 21, 2016 6:54 AM in response to Jonathan UK

    Thanks and very clear and precise answer that I was looking for .. Appreciate it

  • by Jonathan UK,

    Jonathan UK Jonathan UK Apr 21, 2016 7:01 AM in response to Orebeta
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    Apr 21, 2016 7:01 AM in response to Orebeta

    You're most welcome!