Here’s how you can stay connected.

Apple Watch (GPS) lets you send and receive text messages, answer phone calls and receive notifications when it’s connected to your iPhone via Bluetooth® and Wi-Fi. The built-in GPS works independently of your iPhone for distance, pace and route mapping in workouts.

Discover what GPS + Cellular can do.

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Call, message and stream without your phone nearby

Apple Watch (GPS + Cellular) has all the same features, as well as built-in cellular. It gives you the freedom to send and receive text messages, answer phone calls, receive notifications, and stream Apple Music and Apple Podcasts — even when you don’t have your iPhone with you.

Works with Family Setup

Family Setup lets you pair watches for your kids who don’t have their own iPhone yet. Kids can make calls and send messages to contacts you specify, share their location and use Emergency SOS. They can also listen to music and stay motivated with personalised activity goals. Fun and independence for them. Peace of mind for you.

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Just add it to your plan

To use cellular on your Apple Watch, you’ll need to connect it to your network provider after you purchase. To do this, make sure you have the latest software on your iPhone and watch. Next, open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone, tap Mobile Service on the My Watch tab, and tap Set Up Mobile Service. Then follow the instructions. You can also contact your network provider for help.

Supported network providers

  • Telestra
  • Optus
  • Vodafone

Carrier plan required for cellular service. Contact your service provider for more details. Connection may vary based on network availability. International roaming is not supported. Check apple.com/au/watch/cellular(Opens in a new window) for participating carriers and eligibility. See support.apple.com/en-au/HT207578(Opens in a new window) for additional setup instructions.

Not all features will be available if the Apple Watch is set up through Family Setup. Carrier plan required for cellular service. Contact your service provider for more details. Check apple.com/au/watch/cellular for participating carriers and eligibility.