Does Apple Watch Series 4 need an iPhone?
Does t=the Series 4 Watch need an iPhone for setup at all? Or just for setup? Or, ???
I'm seeing a lot of interest from friends who don't have any Apple products.
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Does t=the Series 4 Watch need an iPhone for setup at all? Or just for setup? Or, ???
I'm seeing a lot of interest from friends who don't have any Apple products.
iPhone is required to set your Apple Watch, of course and to use your watch in general. For example, you can't update your Watch without an iPhone. Apple Watch is not a stand-alone device, it's a continuation of your iPhone if you wish.
But you don't have to bring an iPhone with you all the time. There are two models on the market: LTE-version and GPS only. So that leads us to what can you do with the Watch without your iPhone nearby:
How to use your Apple Watch without your iPhone nearby - Apple Support
iPhone is required to set your Apple Watch, of course and to use your watch in general. For example, you can't update your Watch without an iPhone. Apple Watch is not a stand-alone device, it's a continuation of your iPhone if you wish.
But you don't have to bring an iPhone with you all the time. There are two models on the market: LTE-version and GPS only. So that leads us to what can you do with the Watch without your iPhone nearby:
How to use your Apple Watch without your iPhone nearby - Apple Support
The iPhone is required for setup of the watch. If using a non Cellular model, the iPhone is also required to make and receive calls on the watch, and send and receive messages on the watch.
While the watch can be used without an iPhone nearby, it does for those features require it to be connected to Wifi, and the iPhone needs to be turned on and connected to either Wifi or cellular data for messages and calls to get to the watch.
A GPS+Cellular watch, does not require Wifi, but will need to a good LTE signal to receive calls and messages.
The watch is in general an extension of the iPhone, it uses the iPhone's number and service plan for calls and messages. The cellular model adds an extra cost to the paired iPhone's cell service bill.
The watch is not a standalone device.
See here for more: How to use your Apple Watch without your iPhone nearby - Apple Support
Senior friends have asked already about what else is needed for the Series 4 Watch? For people who are already limited in their mobility you could image a use for the watch around the home that possibly has an iMac already. What with the new medical features, Apple should look at how to make the watch less dependent as much as possible and be able to work in a less mobile situation like at home, with an iMac.
iPhone. iPhone. iPhone.
Yes, they do.
Apple Watch Series 4 require an iPhone 6 or later.
To what extent do you need the iPhone? Can you wear the watch and go about your business without an iPhone nearby? Or is it required no matter where you go or what you're doing?
iMac can't setup and update the watch.
Apple Watch requires an iPhone. Period. There's no way to bypass it.
How about an iPad?
Does Apple Watch Series 4 need an iPhone?