Apple sells the world’s most popular smartwatch, but it’s not a standalone product. If you don’t have an iPhone, you might be wondering what you can do with an Apple Watch, or if you can use an Apple Watch.
You need an iPhone to start using the Apple Watch
You can’t set up an Apple Watch without using an iPhone. The Watch must be paired with the iPhone to link the Apple ID. You cannot use an iPad to complete this process; it must be an iPhone 6s or later running at least iOS 15.
You can’t use an Android device to set up your Apple Watch. The Watch is designed to be a companion device to most of the features of the iPhone. This is especially true of Wi-Fi models, although Apple also sells an Apple Watch with cellular connectivity that operates more like a standalone device.
After you set up your Apple Watch with cellular, you can do many things you normally do with your iPhone, such as receive text messages, answer phone calls, and access features that rely on the Internet. If you use your cellular Apple Watch away from your iPhone for extended periods of time, you’re unlikely to get a full day of battery life.
Things you can do without an iPhone
There are some features that don’t depend on the iPhone, especially those related to health and exercise. Your steps and active calories are counted when you wear your Apple Watch, which means you can fill your Move, Exercise and Stand rings with or without your iPhone.
Your watch will continue to track and record your heartbeat, and you can measure your heart rate with the Heart app or perform an echocardiogram with the ECG app. You can use your watch’s alarms and timers, or play music already stored on your watch. If you sleep on your watch, your wearable will continue to monitor sleep quality.
You can also pay for items with Apple Pay or with a card in Apple Wallet that is already available on your Watch. Apps like Voice Memos, Photos, Calendar, and Noise will continue to work as expected.
Don’t buy an Apple Watch unless you have an iPhone
If you don’t have an iPhone, the Apple Watch might not be for you. Even if you’re using another family member’s iPhone to set up the device, it’s still not ideal because the Watch is designed to work with your own personal Apple ID and device.
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