How Does Apple Watch Cellular Work?

The Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) and Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) can be used for short, quick phone calls and texting, as well as longer calls and conversations that use cellular data. If you have an iPhone 5s or later with iOS 11 or later, you can add your Apple Watch to your cellular plan.

Connecting to a Cellular Network

Your Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) or Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) can connect to a cellular network. This means that you can make and receive calls and texts, even when you don’t have your iPhone with you.

To use all of the features of your cellular service, sign in with your carrier. Learn how to set up cellular on your Apple Watch and how to use it.

With an active cellular plan, your Apple Watch can:
– Use Siri when you’re away from your iPhone
– Send and receive text messages (SMS) and iMessages
– Send and receive MMS messages
– Make phone calls
– Use Walkie-Talkie, Phone, Messages, Mail, Calendar, Maps, Stocks, Weather, Siri, Apple Podcasts, Find Friends, Find My iPhone, Contacts device must have watchOS 5 or later and iOS 12 or later.
– Use Emergency SOS on any wireless network1

If you don’t have an active cellular plan or if you’re in an area without cellular coverage2 such as a national park or remote location far from cell towers – your watch can still connect to a known Wi-Fi network and:
– Use Siri
– Send and receive text messages (SMS)3
– Send and receive iMessages
– Use Walkie-Talkie4 device must have watchOS 5 or later.

Making and Receiving Calls

The Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) and Series 4 models have the ability to place and receive phone calls, even when your iPhone isn’t with you.

Here’s how it works:

Your cellular-enabled Apple Watch uses the same number as your iPhone. When someone calls your cellular number, it goes straight to your watch. You can also make calls through recent callers or your contacts list. If you have multiple numbers associated with your iPhone, you can choose which one to use for Cellular on your watch.

If you don’t want to be reachable by phone, you can turn off Cellular on your watch. Or, you can set it to Emergency Bypass so that only emergency contacts can reach you.

The cellular connection on your watch also lets you use other features when you’re away from your iPhone. For example, you can stream Apple Music, send and receive messages, get directions in Maps, and more. Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) and later also support eSIM technology, which allows you to add a cellular plan right from your watch.*

*Your carrier’s plan must support eSIM.

Sending and Receiving Text Messages

The Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) and Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) models allow you to stay connected even when you don’t have your iPhone with you. When your iPhone is off or out of range, your Apple Watch can use a cellular connection to send and receive text messages, answer phone calls, and more.

You can also use these features without a cellular connection:
-Sending and receiving text messages (requires icloud account and iMessage)
-Making and answering phone calls (requires an iCloud account)
-Sending and receiving digital touch messages
-Using Siri
-Tracking your activity
-Accessing certain apps that don’t require an internet connection

If you want to use these features without a cellular connection, you need to set up your Apple Watch with Wi-Fi instead of cellular.

Using Data

When your Apple Watch is connected to your iPhone, it uses the same cellular data network as your phone. If you have an iPhone with LTE, your watch can also use LTE. And if you travel, you can connect to cellular networks in other countries. Depending on your carrier and plan, your watch may have its own separate plan or share a plan with your phone. You can see the data usage for each of your apps in the Cellular Data section of watch app on your iPhone, and set which apps can use cellular data on your watch.

Emergency SOS

If you have an Apple Watch with LTE connectivity, you can use it to make phone calls and send text messages without your iPhone nearby.

You can also use it to access certain apps and features on your watch, even when you don’t have your phone with you. For example, you can stream music, check the weather forecast, or track your fitness activity.

If you have an Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular), you can also use it to make emergency calls to local emergency services, even when your iPhone isn’t nearby.

To do this, just press and hold the side button on your Apple Watch. Then, slide the Emergency SOS slider. Your Apple Watch will call emergency services and send them your current location.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the Apple Watch with cellular can work in one of two ways. The first is by using a traditional cellular plan through your carrier, and the second is by using an eSIM. By having an Apple Watch with cellular, you can stay connected even when you don’t have your iPhone with you.

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