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FroggyB
User level: Level 1 (8 points)

Apple watch for children without an iPhone but with an iPod

Would it be possible for a child or elderly person to use an apple watch with an iPod/ iPad instead of an iPhone?

Posted on Nov 30, 2019 10:45 AM

1 reply

ChrisJ4203
User level: Level 10 (239,207 points)

Nov 30, 2019 10:55 AM in response to FroggyB

No, the Apple Watch requires an iPhone to activate and work. It cannot use an iPad or iPod.

Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/250903457