Does Apple Watch Work When the Phone Is Far Away?
The critical question for that scenario is: How far apart can the Apple Watch and iPhone be?
The answer depends on how the Watch and iPhone connect.
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The two devices connect viaBluetooth, a short-range wireless technology.
The most recent Apple Watch models use Bluetooth 4.0, which has a maximum range of 100 meters/330 feet.
The maximum connection distance supported by Bluetooth 4.0 isn’t always quite that long in real-world use.
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What Happens When an Apple Watch Is Out of Bluetooth Range?
What happens if the Apple Watch and iPhone are so far apart that they can’tconnect to each other?
That’s where Wi-Fi comes in.
That means the supported distance between the devices, in that case, is anywhere that Wi-Fi can reach.
The Apple Watch primarily relies on Bluetooth because Bluetooth uses less power than Wi-Fi.
Can You Use Apple Watch Without a Phone?
These models aren’t limited to connecting via Bluetooth (or, as a fallback, Wi-Fi).
These models pull up the internet over 4G LTE cellular networks like smartphones do.
The Walkie-Talkie function uses FaceTime audio over the internet.
As long as both Apple Watches have a working internet connection, Walkie-Talkie will work.
Press the digital crown to reveal the apps screen.
TapSettings>Bluetooth> tap theBluetooth switch.
Or bring up the apps screen and selectSettings>General>Erase All Content and configs.
Enter yourpasswordand selectErase All.
