Hi, I'm in the very beginning stages of looking into purchasing an Apple Watch, so excuse me if I sound a bit clueless. My question is, is the Apple Watch Series 3 with GPS compatible with the iPhone 8? I just wanted to double check as I know both of them were recently released, but I believe the iPhone 8 was released after the Series 3. Thanks in advance!
iPhone 8, iOS 11.1
Yes, it is. The Apple Watch Series 3 GPS is compatible with the iPhone 5s or greater, using iOS 11. The Apple Watch Series 3 GPS+Cellular requires the iPhone 6 or above with iOS 11. You can use the Apple Watch Series 3 GPS+Cellular without a cellular plan if you wish, and it will function the same as the current Apple Watches do with the paired iPhone.
From this Apple web page. Buy Apple Watch Series 3 - Apple
Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) requires an iPhone 6 or later with iOS 11 or later. Wireless service plan required for cellular service. Apple Watch and iPhone service provider must be the same. Not available with all service providers. Not all service providers support enterprise accounts; check with your employer and service provider. Some legacy plans may not be compatible. Prepaid plans are not supported. Coverage dependent on carrier network. Roaming is not available outside your carrier network coverage area. Contact your service provider for more details. Check apple.com/watch/cellular for participating wireless carriers and eligibility.
Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) requires an iPhone 5s or later with iOS 11 or later.
Apple Watch Series 3 has a water resistance rating of 50 meters under ISO standard 22810:2010. This means that it may be used for shallow-water activities like swimming in a pool or ocean. However, Apple Watch Series 3 should not be used for scuba diving, waterskiing, or other activities involving high-velocity water or submersion below shallow depth.
Classic Buckle, Leather Loop, Modern Buckle, Milanese Loop, Link Bracelet, and Hermès leather bands are not water resistant.
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Yes, an Apple Watch Series 3 with GPS is definitely compatible with the iPhone 8. See the bottom of:
Apple Watch Series 3 - Technical Specifications
where it says:
Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) requires an iPhone 6 or later with iOS 11 or later. Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) requires an iPhone 5s or later with iOS 11 or later.
Carly,
They are compatible.
I got an 8 and the watch 3 LTE at the same time and have had no issues...quite the contrary, it's my favorite combination so far!
Apple watch compatibility with iPhone 8?
