Hey everyone, does anyone here use the Apple Watch (I have the SE2 cellular model with Jio sim)? I have a quick question: Will I be able to use mobile data on the watch only if mobile data on my phone is turned on? And is it the same for Wi-Fi as well?
hi bro, when iPhone is nearby the watch automatically pairs with iPhone and uses only data from iPhone. cellular usage on watch could take more power. so calls and messages are routed like GPS Model. when iPhone is not nearby then your apple watch will start using cellular feature to make receive phone calls. if you use apple music then cellular feature will be used.
Thanks bro I have further follow up question
- I put my phone in airplane mode (both data and Bluetooth are turned off), but my watch still shows as connected. How is that possible? Also, I noticed that as soon as I put my phone in flight mode, I’m unable to make calls from my watch, even when my iPhone is nearby.
- Can I force my watch to use the cellular feature even when my iPhone is nearby? During sleep, I turn off both Wi-Fi and mobile data on my iPhone, but since Wi-Fi and mobile data are disabled on the phone, my Apple Watch refuses to connect to the internet. How can I fix this?
Figured out the answer for the first question
Pressing the Wifi/Bluetooth Icon in control center will disconnects your iPhone from any accessory it’s connected to, except for Apple Watch, Instant Hotspot, Apple Pencil, and Continuity features, like Handoff.
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Yes bro. you are correct. turning off BT or wifi is temporary when we do it via control center. If the bluetooth is off permanently from iPhone settings - bluetooth, then you may be able to use the watch in cellular mode. but to save battery watch connecting to iphone using the data will be good choice too.
but we have to manually go inside cellular toggle and check if its connected or not. try making a phone call to confirm the same.
through which app you are testing internet connectivity bro? apple music?
Hey Bro
I am testing via appstore and other apps but its not working
I have also observed other weird thing , if I put my iphone in airplane mode and watch is connected to the iphone, I am not able to receive the call in the watch is that intended
Yes bro. as long as the iPhone is nearby it still follows the iPhone network and connectivity setting. as you dont want to be disturbed you can turn off airplane mode from apple watch to prevent the connection to iPhone. or if airplane mode is ON in the iPhone then still calls will be blocked. as the apple watch is again nearby.
Leave the iPhone at room and go out for few distance and then try connecting cellular on your apple watch. that will let you connect internet and then you can use internet service.