When the Apple Watch cannot connect to the iPhone via Bluetooth, it will attempt, as a fallback, to connect to a compatible Wi-Fi network. If the Apple Watch is within close proximity of the iPhone, the two devices can often share the same network. If the Apple Watch is further away from the iPhone, the two devices will likely attempt to connect to separate networks.
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Apple Watch can be as far away as 0.5 meters from an iPhone.
Can I Leave My Phone at Home With Apple Watch 3
Yes, you can leave your iPhone at home with your Apple Watch if it’s a cellular model and you’ve set up an Apple Watch for a family member. You can also leave your watch connected to a Wi-Fi network if it’s a model that can do that.
How Far Can Series 3 Watch Be From Phone
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Bluetooth range is around 30-50 feet with traditional Bluetooth, but Apple Watch has an advantage if your phone is connected to Wi-Fi
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When you connect to a Wi-Fi network, your Watch will remain in contact with your phone anywhere in the building where you’re covered by that network
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Bluetooth range can be extended up to 100 feet with the use of a Bluetooth extender
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The Watch can be up to 50 feet from the iPhone, but the connection is weaker
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The Watch can be up to 200 feet from the iPhone with the use of an iPhone 5 or later model, an Apple Watch Series 3, an Apple Watch Series 2, or an Apple Watch
Can You Make Calls on Apple Watch Series 3 Without Phone
The Apple Watch Series 3 GPS can make calls when the paired iPhone is nearby. The Series 3 GPS+Cellular can make calls even when the paired iPhone is not nearby.
How Far Can Apple Watch Be From Phone for Call
The Apple Watch can be from 33 feet away from your iPhone for a call. However, this will vary due to wireless interference. Whenever Apple Watch can’t connect to your iPhone via Bluetooth, it will attempt, as a fallback, to connect to a trusted, compatible Wi-Fi network.
How Close Does Apple Watch Have to Be to Iphone to Unlock
If you have an iPhone, you can unlock your Apple Watch by opening the Apple Watch app on your iPhone, tapping My Watch, tapping Passcode, and turning on “Unlock with iPhone.” Your iPhone must be within normal Bluetooth range (about 33 feet or 10 meters) f your Apple Watch to unlock it.
Does Apple Watch Cellular Work if Phone Is Off
You can’t use your watch to make a call if your iPhone is switched off. Your iPhone has to be on and connected to cellular/wifi in order for the watch to work.
Does Apple Watch Work Away From Phone
Apple Watch is a smartwatch that was released in 2015. It was created by Apple Inc. The watch is powered by an Apple A8 processor and has a battery that lasts up to 18 hours. Apple Watch can be connected to an iPhone through a Bluetooth connection or through a Wi-Fi connection. If the user is not connected to Wi-Fi, they can still use the watch by connecting it to their iPhone through Bluetooth. If the user is not connected to their iPhone, they can still use the watch by connecting it to their Mac or PC through a USB connection.
Summary
If you have an Apple Watch and an iPhone, you can often share the same Wi-Fi network. If your Apple Watch is further away from the iPhone, the two devices will likely attempt to connect to separate networks.
