Watch Series 4Understanding Apple Watch connectivity

Your device has cellular network access. Learn how to check the status of the cellular network your device is connected to.

Your device has cellular network access. Learn how to check the status of the cellular network your device is connected to.

Steps List - Interactive list of steps. Select a step to read its corresponding text, and to see its Product Image and the Indicators necessary to complete the step.

Current Step: 1 - From a watch face, tap Side button to access control center.
To get the most of your Apple Watch even when your iPhone isn’t nearby, keep your iPhone powered on and connected to a network. Apple Watch automatically switches to the most power-efficient connection available.
  1. 1 - From a watch face, tap Side button to access control center.
  2. 2 - If your Cellular icon is green, that means you are connected to a cellular network.
    • Note: The top left corner of your watch will show your current signal strength.
  3. 3 - If your Cellular icon is white, that means your cellular connection has been activated, but that your watch is using a Wi-Fi connection.
    • Note: The top left corner of your watch will show a Wi-Fi icon. Enabling Wi-Fi calling on your watch may take up to 60 seconds each time you reconnect to the network.
  4. 4 - You've completed the steps!

Product Image and Indicators - Image of the current step and indicators demonstrating the interactions necessary to complete the step.

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