What is cellular with Apple Watch

With Apple Watch with cellular and a cellular connection to the same carrier used by your iPhone, you can make calls, reply to messages, use Walkie-Talkie, stream music and podcasts, receive notifications, and more, even when you don't have your iPhone or a Wi-Fi connection.

Do I really need cellular on Apple Watch?

There's some functionality that works without requiring cellular, or your phone being present—Apple Pay, for example, or fitness tracking—but this expands that roster even further. All models of the Apple Watch Ultra have cellular but you can get the Series 8 or SE in GPS only or cellular options.
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Do you have to pay for cellular on Apple Watch?

As you describe the way you want to use your Apple Watch, then yes, you have to pay for cellular service on the Apple Watch. If you get a GPS only Apple Watch, or you do not activate the cellular radio, then the Apple Watch can do Everything the cellular model can do As Long As your iPhone is nearby.

What is the difference between Apple Watch cellular and regular?

A major difference between GPS and Cellular Watch is based on their connectivity. The GPS + Cellular will let you leave your iPhone at home while still being able to make and answer calls, send text messages and stay connected with just your smartwatch. This is the GPS-only watch can't do it.

How much is the cellular plan for an Apple Watch?

$10 per month

Each option, when activated, has a monthly service plan with no contract or termination fees. $10 per month per device. An Apple Watch Series 4 or later with cellular, or Apple Watch SE with cellular, with watchOS 7 or later. An iPhone 6s or later with iOS 14 or later for the initial watch setup.

Can you still answer calls on Apple Watch without cellular?

If your cellular carrier offers Wi-Fi calling, you can use your Apple Watch to make and receive calls over Wi-Fi instead of the cellular network—even when your paired iPhone isn't with you or is turned off. Your Apple Watch just has to be within range of a Wi-Fi network that your iPhone has connected to in the past.

Does Apple Watch cellular cost extra Verizon?

There is a $10/month charge for the service to be added to your plan. ensures others can benefit from our conversation.

What are the benefits of Apple Watch with cellular?

With Apple Watch with cellular and a cellular connection to the same carrier used by your iPhone, you can make calls, reply to messages, use Walkie-Talkie, stream music and podcasts, receive notifications, and more, even when you don't have your iPhone or a Wi-Fi connection.

Can you answer calls on Apple Watch without cellular?

What is the benefit of cellular Apple Watch?

With Apple Watch with cellular and a cellular connection to the same carrier used by your iPhone, you can make calls, reply to messages, use Walkie-Talkie, stream music and podcasts, receive notifications, and more, even when you don't have your iPhone or a Wi-Fi connection.

What is the benefit of having cellular on Apple Watch?

With Apple Watch with cellular and a cellular connection to the same carrier used by your iPhone, you can make calls, reply to messages, use Walkie-Talkie, stream music and podcasts, receive notifications, and more, even when you don't have your iPhone or a Wi-Fi connection.

Can I leave my iPhone at home and use my Apple Watch?

When your iPhone is off or out of range, your Apple Watch can use a Wi-Fi network to send and receive data. Your watch can also connect to a cellular network if it's a cellular model.

How far can Apple Watch be from iPhone?

What to Know. Bluetooth on the Apple Watch has a maximum range of 100 meters/330 feet, though the range may be shorter in practice. If the paired iPhone is connected to a known Wi-Fi network, the Apple Watch and iPhone can communicate over Wi-Fi.

Will my cellular Apple Watch work if my phone dies?

The Watch has no cellular or Wi-Fi connection of its own. Instead, it connects to the web via the paired iPhone. If the phone dies you won't be able to make or receive calls from your wrist. Communication apps like Facebook and Twitter wouldn't be able to get updates, so they'd freeze in place.

Can you leave your phone at home and use your Apple Watch?

If your Apple Watch is connected to Wi-Fi or cellular

With a Wi-Fi or cellular connection, your Apple Watch can do the following things, even if your iPhone isn't with you. Make and answer phone calls. Send and receive messages. Use Siri to get directions, send iMessages, and more.