Can you talk on the phone with the Apple 3 watch without cellular by using Bluetooth?
Apple 3 watches comparison between cellular and non cellular
iPhone 3G, iOS 4.2
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Yes - Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) and Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) can be used to make and receive phone calls when the watch is connected to the paired iPhone via Bluetooth.
Depending on the feature of your service plan and on your settings, it may also be possible to make and receive calls on Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) when it is not connected to your iPhone via Bluetooth, but has instead connected, as a fallback, to a compatible Wi-Fi network.
The functions that are available on Apple Watch when it is away from your iPhone depend on various factors including:
- Your Apple Watch model:
- The features of your carrier service plan:
- The type of connectivity that is available to your Apple Watch at the time:
About Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and cellular on your Apple Watch - Apple Support
Features and requirements that apply under various circumstances are detailed here, including within the footnotes:
How to use your Apple Watch without your iPhone nearby - Apple Support