if I get a series 1 watch without GPS could I still use findmy iPhone to locate my watch?
if I get a series 1 watch without GPS could I still use findmy iPhone to locate my watch?
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Hi, kitlt!
Thanks for visiting the Apple Support Communities. If I understand your question, you want to know if you can use Find My iPhone on your Apple Watch, even if you have a Series 1 without GPS. I'm happy to help!
Find My iPhone does work with the Series 1 Apple Watch, however it won't show you exactly where the Watch itself is, rather, you'll see either the iPhone's location, or if the Apple Watch is connected to Wi-Fi, the location of the Wi-Fi network it's connected to, per If your Apple Watch is lost or stolen - Apple Support :
Have a wonderful day!
Thanks for visiting the Apple Support Communities. If I understand your question, you want to know if you can use Find My iPhone on your Apple Watch, even if you have a Series 1 without GPS. I'm happy to help!
Find My iPhone does work with the Series 1 Apple Watch, however it won't show you exactly where the Watch itself is, rather, you'll see either the iPhone's location, or if the Apple Watch is connected to Wi-Fi, the location of the Wi-Fi network it's connected to, per If your Apple Watch is lost or stolen - Apple Support :
Activation Lock will still function as expected, though, preventing anyone who doesn't have your Apple ID and password from setting up the Apple Watch with a different iPhone: About Activation Lock on your Apple Watch - Apple Support .Since Apple Watch Series 1 doesn't have GPS, you'll see the location of your paired iPhone or its Wi-Fi connection.
Have a wonderful day!