Can i use my apple watch on android

You cannot use an Apple Watch with an Android phone, no matter the OS version or the manufacturer. AirPods are an Apple product that you can use with an Android device (though with limited functionality). However, Apple doesn't let the Apple Watch connect for Android users at all.

The Apple Watch is easily the most popular brand of smartwatches in the world. However, knowing Apple's relatively tight ecosystem, many people wonder whether these amazing watches can be used with an Android phone. An older friend asked me about this recently, hoping to use his Apple Watch with his Samsung. I had to be the one to break the news to him.

So, can you use an Apple Watch with an Android phone in any way? I have answered that below. Plus, I'll give you some additional information to help you out. Well then, let's jump right in.

Can I Use An Apple Watch With An Android Phone?

There's no way to make your Apple Watch work with an Android smartphone.

Apple has made the decision to keep the Apple Watch strictly tied to their own products, which means you can't connect it to any device apart from your own iPhone, or your iPad, iPod Touch, or Mac computer.

Can An Apple Watch Be Used Without An Apple Device?

Okay, now it's clear that you can't connect your Apple Watch to your Android phone. However, you might be wondering whether you can use it without an Apple iPhone.

The answer to that is both a yes and no. Don't worry, I'll explain.

When you buy a new Apple Watch, you have to set it up. To do this, you absolutely need an iPhone. Even an iPad cannot connect to an Apple Watch directly.

There are two kinds of Apple Watches: the LTE (cellular) model, and the GPS model. The LTE Apple Watch can connect directly to the internet when your iPhone isn't around. Meanwhile, the GPS-only Apple Watch needs to be connected to an iPhone constantly to get its data.

As long as you have the cellular Apple Watch, once you set it up, you don't need the iPhone anymore. This is why the GPS version is not a good option if you plan to move around with an Android device.

This means that after you set up the watch with an iPhone, you can put the iPhone away and use the Apple Watch with many watchOS apps that don't need the iPhone nearby. This includes fitness tracking and streaming music or podcasts to your headphones.

However, note that the Health app on Apple Watch only lets you select data for that day.

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Things To Keep In Mind When Setting Up An Apple Watch

There are some things you should keep in mind when preparing to use an Apple Watch alongside an Android phone.

Firstly, the Apple Watch with cellular connectivity needs to connect to a cellular network to be useful along with an Android smartphone. Due to this, the battery life is not as great as the GPS model.

Secondly, when setting up your Apple Watch, try to use an old iPhone, as the Apple ID used will be tied to that watch. Your friend might not want all your data going to them, and neither will you.

Thirdly, attempt to put your primary SIM card in the iPhone before using the Watch app to set them up. This can help the Apple Watch associate it with your main phone number, which is on that SIM card.

What Can I Do With A Cellular Apple Watch?

If you want to have an Apple Watch on your wrist and an Android phone in your pocket, they won't be able to interact. Thankfully, you can take advantage of the standalone apps available for the Apple Watch software.

Below are just some of the things you can use an Apple Watch with a cellular connection:

• Keep track of the local time and date.
• Set alarms, use the stopwatch, set timers, and access the world clock.
• Set events and reminders using the Calendar app.
• Use fitness tracking features to monitor your basic health data and your workouts.
• Monitor health data like heart rate, blood oxygen, sleep schedule, menstrual cycle, and more.
• Use the cellular connection to stream music, podcasts, and other forms of audio.
• Make voice recordings and play them back from the Apple Watch.
• If the iPhone that you had the Apple Watch set up with has Apple Pay on it, you can use your Apple Watch to make physical payments.
• Check the ambient sound levels.

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Final Words

While you can't directly pair an Apple Watch and Android devices, you can set the Apple Watch up with an iPhone before using it as a standalone smartwatch.

As an Android user, you can still get a lot of functionality from an Apple Watch's features, including fitness tracking, multiple time and date features, voice recording, music streaming, and more.