Does BlueTooth need to be on at all times on the iPhone to be connected to the iWatch.? I usually only have it on when I'm connected to a BT headset as it uses too much battery.
Watch Series 2(Alum) 42MM (2nd gen), watchOS 3
Carolyn Samit wrote:
Gee thanks for your kind words but on my iPhone in Settings > Bluetooth with Bluetooth enabled my Watch disappears under MY DEVICES and is no longer paired Wi-Fi or not.
Not everything is cut an dry Jonathan when it comes to devices.
Carolyn
When Bluetooth is disabled on the iPhone:
The question was whether Bluetooth needs to be on at all times, on the iPhone, for the iPhone to be connected to the watch.
The answer is no; with both devices connected to Wi-Fi, they remain connected.
To verify this:
Carolyn Samit wrote:
Gee thanks for your kind words but on my iPhone in Settings > Bluetooth with Bluetooth enabled my Watch disappears under MY DEVICES and is no longer paired Wi-Fi or not.
Not everything is cut an dry Jonathan when it comes to devices.
Carolyn
When Bluetooth is disabled on the iPhone:
The question was whether Bluetooth needs to be on at all times, on the iPhone, for the iPhone to be connected to the watch.
The answer is no; with both devices connected to Wi-Fi, they remain connected.
To verify this:
Thanks Johatha, I will turn BT off and see if it redirects to WiFi. I always have BT off when at home, plus mobile data as I use WiFi for calling and anything else the iPhone needs. I turn BT on before I go to bed so that programmes that need updating do.
Thanks for the great answer.
Hi
No, Bluetooth does not have to be on at all times on your iPhone for the watch to be connected to the paired iPhone or to use certain Internet-based services.
When your watch is unable to connect to the paired iPhone via Bluetooth, it will attempt, as a fallback, to connect to a known, compatible Wi-Fi network.
When connected to Wi-Fi, the watch still offers a number of features. If it is unable to connect either via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi, it again still offers some - although fewer - features:
How to use your Apple Watch without your iPhone nearby - Apple Support
For the best performance from your iPhone and Apple Watch, including the most power-efficient communication between them, Apple recommends keeping both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi permanently enabled on your iPhone.
Does BlueTooth need to be on at all times on the iPhone to be connected to the iWatch.?
You need it only if you are using the features of the watch, that require a paired iPhone.
Without bluetooth it will be like you left our iPhone at home. Your watch can still do these tasks - quite a lot:
How to use your Apple Watch without your iPhone nearby - Apple Support
Frequently I leave the iPhone at home, if I do not expect to have to make phone calls.
Gee thanks for your kind words but on my iPhone in Settings > Bluetooth with Bluetooth enabled my Watch disappears under MY DEVICES and is no longer paired Wi-Fi or not.
Not everything is cut an dry Jonathan when it comes to devices.
Yes. Your iPhone and Watch are paired via Bluetooth.
TBH I dont find it uses that much battery. You use more with headphones. also turn off back ground refresh to save battery.
WORKED, shows it is connected and shows a green cloud....GREAT
You're most welcome! 🙂
Does BlueTooth have to be enabled at all times
