Can You Use an Apple Watch Without an iPhone? Here's Everything You Need to Know!

Learn how to use your Apple Watch independently of an iPhone for fitness tracking and more.

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Yes, you can use an Apple Watch without an iPhone. However, initial setup, software updates, and app installations require an iPhone. Once set up, the watch can function independently for tasks like fitness tracking, playing music, and making purchases using Apple Pay. Cellular models even allow calls and texts without the iPhone nearby.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What features are available on Apple Watch without an iPhone? You can track fitness, play music, and make payments with Apple Pay on your Apple Watch once it's set up.
  2. Do I need an iPhone to set up an Apple Watch? Yes, the initial setup, along with software updates and app installations, requires an iPhone.
  3. Can I receive calls on my Apple Watch without my iPhone? Yes, if you have a cellular model, you can make and receive calls and texts without your iPhone nearby.
  4. How does Apple Pay work on the Apple Watch? You can make purchases using Apple Pay directly from your Apple Watch once it is set up with your payment information.