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.
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.
With Family Setup, kids can use Apple Watch even if they don’t have their own iPhone. Pair it to your iPhone and add it to your cellular plan. Kids will get their own phone number and can make phone calls, send messages to contacts you specify, use Emergency SOS, and share their location with you. They can also listen to music, pay with Apple Cash, and stay motivated with optimized Activity goals. Fun and independence for them. Peace of mind for you.
Connecting Apple Watch to a cellular network requires the same carrier as your iPhone, and we’re adding carriers all the time. If your current carrier does not support Apple Watch, cellular functionality won’t work until support is provided. All Apple Watch models feature Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. Apple Watch (GPS + Cellular) also delivers cellular connectivity independently of your iPhone but must share the same carrier.
Supported carriers
Wireless service plan required for cellular service. Contact your service provider for more details. Connection may vary based on network availability. Check apple.com/watch/cellular(Opens in a new window) for participating wireless carriers and eligibility. See support.apple.com/en-us/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. Wireless service plan required for cellular service. Contact your service provider for more details. Check apple.com/watch/cellular for participating wireless carriers and eligibility.