Can Your Apple Watch Receive Texts Without Your iPhone? Here's How!

Learn how your Apple Watch stays connected to receive texts even when your iPhone is off.

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Yes, your Apple Watch can receive texts even if your iPhone is off, provided it has access to a Wi-Fi network and you have enabled Wi-Fi calling. Additionally, an Apple Watch with its own cellular plan can function independently to receive texts and calls.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Will my Apple Watch receive texts without Wi-Fi? No, your Apple Watch requires a Wi-Fi connection or its own cellular plan to receive texts when your iPhone is off.
  2. How can I enable Wi-Fi calling on my Apple Watch? To enable Wi-Fi calling, go to your iPhone's Settings, select Phone, then select Wi-Fi Calling and turn it on.
  3. Can my Apple Watch make calls without my iPhone? Yes, if you have a cellular model of the Apple Watch and a separate cellular plan, it can make calls independently of your iPhone.
  4. What features require my iPhone to be on with the Apple Watch? Many apps and features, such as syncing music, require your iPhone to be powered on and connected.

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