Do you need a SIM card for cellular Apple Watch?

Can Apple Watch cellular be used without SIM card

Apple Watch (GPS + Cellular) has an eSIM (embedded SIM) in it so there's no need to get a SIM card or transfer the SIM from another device.

Can I use my Apple Watch cellular without iPhone

If your Apple Watch is connected to Wi-Fi or cellular

With a Wi-Fi or cellular connection, your Apple Watch can do the following things, even if your iPhone isn't with you. Make and answer phone calls. Send and receive messages. Use Siri to get directions, send iMessages, and more.

How does cellular Apple Watch work

Your Apple Watch with cellular uses the best network connection available to it—your iPhone when itʼs nearby, a Wi-Fi network that you've connected to previously on your iPhone, or a cellular connection. You can turn cellular off—to save battery power, for example.

Does Apple Watch cellular require

Cellular is not required to make or take calls or send or receive messages. However, you will need either the paired iPhone nearby, or if the iPhone is not nearby, a Wifi connection for the watch, and for the paired iPhone to be on, and have a cellular data connection or wifi available as well.

Do you pay monthly for Apple Watch cellular

Most carriers charge $10/month for an Apple Watch cellular plan. If you need multiple Apple Watch cellular plans, consider Family Setup to save money.

How do I add eSIM to my Apple Watch

Once you have accessed the "Mobile Data" tab, choose the option "Add a Plan." This will display a catalog of carriers that endorse eSIM on Apple Watch. Simply select the carrier of your choice that you would like to use for your eSIM plan.

Can I leave my phone at home with Apple Watch cellular

With Apple Watch with cellular and an activated cellular plan, you can stay connected even when away from your iPhone. For all other models of Apple Watch, there are still things you can do even when you are away from your iPhone and not connected to Wi-Fi.

How far can Apple Watch be from iPhone

What to Know. Bluetooth on the Apple Watch has a maximum range of 100 meters/330 feet, though the range may be shorter in practice. If the paired iPhone is connected to a known Wi-Fi network, the Apple Watch and iPhone can communicate over Wi-Fi.

Can I leave my iPhone at home and use my Apple Watch

When your iPhone is off or out of range, your Apple Watch can use a Wi-Fi network to send and receive data. Your watch can also connect to a cellular network if it's a cellular model. And if you've set up an Apple Watch for a family member, they can use a cellular or Wi-Fi connection with their watch.

Can I answer calls on Apple Watch without cellular

If your cellular carrier offers Wi-Fi calling, you can use your Apple Watch to make and receive calls over Wi-Fi instead of the cellular network—even when your paired iPhone isn't with you or is turned off. Your Apple Watch just has to be within range of a Wi-Fi network that your iPhone has connected to in the past.

How do I add cellular to my Apple Watch

Set up cellular on Apple WatchOn your iPhone, open the Apple Watch app.Tap the My Watch tab, then tap Cellular.Tap Set Up Cellular.Follow the instructions for your carrier. You might need to contact your carrier for help.

How far can you be away from your phone with Apple Watch 7

Bluetooth on the Apple Watch has a maximum range of 100 meters/330 feet, though the range may be shorter in practice. If the paired iPhone is connected to a known Wi-Fi network, the Apple Watch and iPhone can communicate over Wi-Fi.

Does Apple Watch eSIM cost extra

Optus eSIM

Compatible devices include the Apple Watch GPS+ Cellular and Samsung Galaxy Watch (Cellular), and iPhones running iOS 11 or higher. This service is a month-to-month add-on, and priced at $5 per month.

Do all Apple watches have eSIM

The eSIM feature on Apple Watch allows users to activate a cellular plan on their watch without a physical SIM card. This feature is available on Apple Watch Series 3 or later models running watchOS 7 or later.

How far can you be from your iPhone with Apple Watch cellular

Bluetooth on the Apple Watch has a maximum range of 100 meters/330 feet, though the range may be shorter in practice. If the paired iPhone is connected to a known Wi-Fi network, the Apple Watch and iPhone can communicate over Wi-Fi.

What’s the difference between the Apple Watch GPS and cellular

What is the difference between GPS and cellular on Apple Watch The main distinguishing factor between them is that you can continually use the Cellular model even if you don't have your phone. Other than that, there are several differences such as you get a different case and screen materials in the cellular model.

Will my cellular Apple Watch work if my phone dies

If your iPhone is not connected (including if it has run out of battery charge), you can still use Apple Watch to: – Play music from a synced playlist on Apple Watch. – Use the watch, alarms, timers, and the stopwatch. – Keep track of your activity (stand, move, exercise) with the Activity Activity icon app.

Is Apple Watch cellular a one time payment

No, you do not have to pay a monthly charge to use your watch. As long as you have your paired iPhone with you, you can answer and make calls from your watch, send messages, etc., without paying the $10 monthly fee. You only have to pay if you want to use your watch as a phone, independently of your iPhone.

Can I use my Apple Watch overseas

With watchOS 9.1 and later, international roaming is available on cellular models of Apple Watch Series 5 and later, Apple Watch SE and later, and Apple Watch Ultra. To get international roaming on your Apple Watch, contact your iPhone carrier to add your watch to your iPhone cellular roaming plan.

Can I leave my phone at home if my Apple Watch has cellular

When your iPhone is off or out of range, your Apple Watch can use a Wi-Fi network to send and receive data. Your watch can also connect to a cellular network if it's a cellular model.

How do I use my Apple Watch internationally

To turn on international roaming, open the Settings app on your Apple Watch. Tap Cellular, then turn on Data Roaming. To cover the LTE and UMTS bands used around the world, cellular models of Apple Watch come in regional models for the Americas, China mainland, and Europe/Asia Pacific.

What happens if I dont use cellular on Apple Watch

Can you answer calls on Apple Watch without cellular Yes, you can answer calls without cellular, but only if you are connected to the Wi-Fi and your cellular carrier offers Wi-FI calling. Even if your paired iPhone isn't around you or it is switched off, you can answer your calls.

Is Apple Watch cellular Unlimited

It doesn't matter if you have an unlimited data plan or a shared data plan; you can add your Apple Watch for a fee of $10 per month. For $10 per month, you get unlimited 5G nationwide data on your Apple Watch. Your first 15GB is premium data, which is more than enough for 90 percent of Apple Watch users.

Can I buy an Apple Watch with cellular and activate it later

“Do you activate the Apple Watch at time of purchase”

You do if you get the carrier version. Ex. Verizon or AT&T. But if you just get the gps + cellular version you can activate later.

Can I use Apple Watch cellular in any country

They have been optimized for use in the country of purchase, and not all models work in all countries or regions. There is no single model that supports cellular service worldwide.