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Does Apple Watch Series 6 need cellular?

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Does Apple Watch Series 6 need cellular?

Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) can use a cellular connection for Emergency SOS. To use Emergency SOS on an Apple Watch without cellular, your iPhone needs to be nearby. If your iPhone isn’t nearby, your Apple Watch needs to be connected to a known Wi-Fi network and you must set up Wi-Fi Calling.

What can an Apple Watch do without cellular?

When your Apple Watch connects via Wi-Fi, it can do a few more cool things.

  • Use Siri.
  • Messages and Calls.
  • Check the weather and stocks.
  • Control your Smart HomeKit accessories.
  • Use standalone apps with Wi-Fi.
  • Set reminders and never forget a thing again.
  • Listen to podcasts, radio, and stream music.
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How far can Apple Watch 6 be from iPhone?

Normal Bluetooth range is around 33 feet / 10 meters (this will vary in practice due to wireless interference). Whenever the Apple Watch cannot connect to the iPhone via Bluetooth, it will attempt, as a fallback, to connect to a compatible Wi-Fi network.

What’s the difference between cellular and non cellular Apple Watch?

Answer: A: Answer: A: The only difference between the 2 is the cellular version can be used for calls, messages and data without the iPhone present. The GPS model will do all the same functions as the cellular model but must have the iPhone present and connected.

Why doesn’t my Apple Watch ring when I get a phone call?

You may not have sound enabled on your Phone settings. To check, open the Watch app on your iPhone and tap My Watch. Scroll down and select Phone, then, under Ringtone, make sure both Sound and Haptic are toggled on if you want your Watch to both ring and vibrate.

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How far can Apple watch be from iPhone?

So, how close do your Apple Watch and iPhone need to be in order for all of the Apple Watch features to work fully? Approximately 330 feet (100 meters) – more or less. Take that into consideration when separating your Apple Watch from your iPhone.

Does adding an Apple watch increase your phone bill Verizon?

According to Apple, your phone and Apple Watch must be on the same carrier. If you have a connected device data plan (a flat fee for a set amount of data per month) with Verizon, adding an Apple Watch costs $5 per month as well as a $30 activation fee when you add it to your plan.