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Apple Watch
Determine Cellular Capabilities

2026-07-08 07:04:39.587
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Apple Watch <\/div><\/span> Determine Cellular Capabilities<\/div><\/h1>
Checking the cellular capabilities of your Apple Watch®<\/span> ensures you know when and where you can rely on it for connectivity without your iPhone®<\/span>. <\/div><\/div>

Before you begin<\/div><\/h2>
The Watch Series 3 and newer models, allow you to stay connected once paired with a compatible iPhone using Number Share (Set up for Myself)<\/a> or Standalone Mode (Apple Watch For Your Kids)<\/a>.<\/div><\/div>
Use the tables below to determine your watch\x27s capabilities while your iPhone is powered on or off.<\/div><\/div>
Refer to the Messaging support page<\/a> for more info on message types (e.g., iMessage, SMS, etc.).<\/div><\/div>
The Apple Watch cellular capabilities vary depending on the setup type. The Apple Watch can be set up via the options below.<\/div><\/div> <\/div><\/section><\/div> <\/div> <\/div>

Number Share (Set Up for Myself)<\/div><\/h2>
When you are actively using your iPhone (i.e., making a call, sending a text), notifications received only appear on your iPhone and won\x27t be shared with your Apple Watch.<\/div><\/div>
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Troubleshooting Call and Message Issues<\/div><\/caption>
Watch Function<\/div><\/th>
iPhone must be ON<\/div><\/th>
iPhone can be OFF<\/div><\/th>
Conditions<\/div><\/th><\/tr> <\/thead>
Initial Activation<\/div><\/td>
Yes<\/div><\/td>
No<\/div><\/td>
iPhone must be on iOS 13 or newer, connected to Wi\u002DFi or cellular network and connected to the Watch via Bluetooth®<\/span>.
Both devices (iPhone and Watch) must be charged and kept close together while they are paired and synced.<\/div><\/div> <\/div><\/td><\/tr>
Make Calls (Incoming\/Outgoing)<\/div><\/td>
No <\/div><\/td>
Yes <\/div><\/td>
The watch must be connected to Wi\u002DFi or cellular network.
iPhone doesn\x27t need to be within range of the watch<\/div><\/div> <\/div><\/td><\/tr>
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No <\/div><\/td>
Yes <\/div><\/td>
Watch must be connected to Wi\u002DFi or cellular network.
iPhone must have iMessage®<\/span> enabled but does not need to be within range of the watch<\/div><\/div> <\/div><\/td><\/tr>
SMS Messages (Send\/Receive)<\/div><\/td>
Yes <\/div><\/td>
No <\/div><\/td>
Watch must be connected to Wi\u002DFi or cellular network.
iPhone must be connected to Wi\u002DFi or cellular network but does not need to be within range of the watch.<\/div><\/div> <\/div><\/td><\/tr>
Apple (first\u002Dparty) App Notifications<\/div><\/td>
No <\/div><\/td>
Yes <\/div><\/td>
Watch must be connected to Wi\u002DFi or cellular network.
iPhone does not need to be within range of the watch<\/div><\/div> <\/div><\/td><\/tr>
Third\u002Dparty App notifications (e.g., Facebook®<\/span>, Instagram®<\/span>, Twitter®<\/span>, etc.)<\/div><\/td>
Yes <\/div><\/td>
No <\/div><\/td>
Watch must be connected to Wi\u002DFi or cellular network.
iPhone must be connected to Wi\u002DFi or cellular network but does not need to be within range of the watch.<\/div><\/div> <\/div><\/td><\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div><\/section><\/div> <\/div> <\/div>

Standalone (Apple Watch For Your Kids)<\/div><\/h2>
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Troubleshooting Call and Message Issues<\/div><\/caption>
Watch Function<\/div><\/th>
iPhone must be ON<\/div><\/th>
iPhone can be OFF<\/div><\/th>
Conditions<\/div><\/th><\/tr> <\/thead>
Initial Activation<\/div><\/td>
Yes<\/div><\/td>
No<\/div><\/td>
iPhone must be on iOS 15 or newer, connected to Wi\u002DFi or cellular network and connected to the Watch via Bluetooth®<\/span>
Both devices (iPhone and Watch) must be charged and kept close together while they are paired and synced.<\/div><\/div> <\/div><\/td><\/tr>
Make Calls (Incoming\/Outgoing)<\/div><\/td>
N\/A <\/div><\/td>
N\/A <\/div><\/td>
The watch must be connected to Wi\u002DFi or cellular network. <\/div><\/td><\/tr>
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N\/A <\/div><\/td>
N\/A <\/div><\/td>
The watch must be connected to Wi\u002DFi or cellular network.<\/div><\/td><\/tr>
SMS Messages (Send\/Receive)<\/div><\/td>
N\/A <\/div><\/td>
N\/A <\/div><\/td>
The watch must be connected to Wi\u002DFi or cellular network. <\/div><\/td><\/tr>
Apple (first\u002Dparty) App Notifications<\/div><\/td>
N\/A <\/div><\/td>
N\/A <\/div><\/td>
The watch must be connected to Wi\u002DFi or cellular network.<\/div><\/td><\/tr>
Third\u002Dparty App notifications (e.g., Facebook®<\/span>, Instagram®<\/span>, Twitter®<\/span>, etc.)<\/div><\/td>
N\/A <\/div><\/td>
N\/A <\/div><\/td>
While set up in Standalone Mode (Apple Watch For Your Kids), the watch does not receive notifications from the iPhone.<\/div><\/td><\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div><\/section><\/div> <\/div> <\/div>

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