The Apple watch and Alexa

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The Apple watch and Alexa

I need to download the Alexa app but I don't own a cell phone so to remedy this I was thinking of buying an Apple watch to download the app to. As I've never been able to use a cell phone because of my disability I know nothing about them and I thought the Apple watch would be a easily transportable way of solving the problem.

Am I thinking along the right lines and can anyone advise me on the lowest cost solution to this problem please.

null-OTHER, Novice seeking advice on watch

Posted on Dec 23, 2017 8:50 AM

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Answer 1

Jonathan UK

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Dec 23, 2017 8:53 AM in response to Sofa_King_Gary

Hi

Apple Watch cannot be used at all (even for telling the time) without being paired to a compatible model of iPhone.

This is required in order to set up and use all models of Apple Watch, including for managing and syncing with the Apple Watch over time:

Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) requires an iPhone 6 or newer with the latest version of iOS 11.x.
Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) and all other Apple Watch models require an iPhone 5s or newer with the latest version of iOS 11.x.

Apple Watch cannot be set up and used on a standalone basis or synced with any other device from Apple or any other manufacturer.

More information:

Set up your Apple Watch - Apple Support

Also, the Alexa app does not include an app for Apple Watch:

Amazon Alexa on the App Store

If you would prefer that it did, then you may wish to submit feedback to the developer.

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