Blog Summary: Do you want to use an Apple Watch without an iPhone? Do you wonder how you can set up an Apple Watch without an iPhone? Is it possible to abandon the iPhone and live with Apple Watch only? Yes! However, the iPhone is needed to make the most of Apple Watch features. This post dives into the truth about using an Apple Watch without an iPhone. Also, we guide you on how to use cellular and Wi-Fi connections to set up an Apple Watch. Also learn how you can use some standalone apps, listen to music and even making payments through Apple Pay(which has some limitations).

Apple Watches are popular for how they easily connect with iPhones bringing on board amazing capabilities. But then, what if you want to set up an Apple Watch without connecting it to an iPhone? Can you set up your Apple Watch without having an iPhone?

Yes, you can! Yes, you heard right. You can use the Apple Watch without iPhone easily. Some of the features will work on your Apple Watch but, it totally depends on your Internet or cellular connection.

This post will provide you a step-by-step guide on how to set up your Apple Watch without pairing it with your iPhone such that its core functionalities remain available.

So, let’s get started.

Set Up Apple Watch Without iphone:

Apple Watch is designed to use with the iPhone and can be customized easily by choosing new watch faces, downloading apps and much more. Apple launched its first Apple Watch on April 24, 2015, and quickly became the best-selling wearable smartwatch.

With the launch of the Series 5 Watch in September 2019, they added this functionality that an Apple Watch can complete tasks without being connected with the iPhone. Till date very few people know about it. 

Below we have mentioned all the methods with which you can set up an Apple Watch without pairing with an iPhone. 

1. Use Apple Watch with Cellular connection

If you have Cellular features or you have already set up cellular features on your Apple Watch and it’s not connected with your iPhone or your iPhone is not near Apple Watch, you are able to use Siri, take phone calls, play music and many more on Apple Watch. However, your Watch should be connected with the Wi-Fi network. To perform more features on your Apple Watch, it should be updated to the most recent iOS update and the same carrier or Wi-Fi connection is required.

Also Read: How To Reset Your Apple Watch And Its Passcode

2. Use Apple Watch with Wi-Fi

If your Apple Watch without iPhone is connected with Wi-Fi or Cellular network, you can easily read text messages and third-party push notifications easily. Some of the features can be used if your Apple Watch is not nearby to your iPhone.

• Easy to access any apps that support Wi-Fi connectivity.
• You can use Siri and read iMessages.
• You can control your Home through the Home app.
• Dial and receive phone calls (Wi-Fi required) and easy to use Walkie-Talkie app.

3. Use Apple Watch to Play Music

You can easily pair or connect your Apple Watch with Bluetooth earphones/headphones, to listen to music. To perform this action, you have to open any Music app and select Apple Watch as a source. Scroll down and select My Music or Now Playing to listen to your favorite music tracks.

Note- You can only keep or listen to one playlist at a time while connecting to Apple Watch.

Must Read: How To Use Spotify On Apple Watch?

4. Use Apple Watch to Track your Daily Movements or Fitness

You can easily track your daily or day to day activities on your Apple Watch without being connected to the iPhone. You can easily track your progress and exercise goals on the Activity App easily. Easy to track your daily goals, calories and break down into movements and exercises. All information will be stored and sync with your Health application.

5. Use Apple Watch for Apple Tv and iTunes

Now you can easily access your Apple remote while using your Apple smartwatch. The watch will allow users to control your Apple TV and control iTunes on your computer from your wrist. Isn’t that cool enough?

6. Use Apple Watch for Passbook and Apple Pay

You can easily access your Passbook and setup Apple pay in your Apple watch without iPhone. However, to activate Apple pay in your watch, first, you have to set up Apple pay through Watch but, the service will work until the iPhone isn’t near or around. Easy to use in US shops as it requires a unique token that acts as a card number (stored on Apple Watch). Simply you have to allow your card in Apple Watch while paying in shops and you are good to go.

There are many things that you can perform in Apple Watch without connecting with your iPhone (For cellular versions). Basic things like setting an alarm, watch time, calendar events, etc. can be seen in Apple watch easily. We have mentioned some of the cool features that you can perform in Apple Watch if your iPhone is not nearby. If we have missed any important features or if you have any suggestions, feel free to mention in the comments section below.

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