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.
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, pay for stuff with Apple Cash Family, and stay motivated with personalized activity goals. Fun and independence for them. Peace of mind for you.
To use cellular on your Apple Watch, you’ll need to connect it to your carrier 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 Cellular on the My Watch tab, and tap Set Up Cellular. Then follow the instructions. You can also contact your carrier for help.
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.