Watch Series 4Connecting your Watch to a cellular network

In order to connect your watch to your carrier's network, you need to set up a cellular connection on your device. Some carriers may require you to enter an APN to connect to their network.

In order to connect your watch to your carrier's network, you need to set up a cellular connection on your device. Some carriers may require you to enter an APN to connect to their network.

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 the Watch app main screen on iPhone, scroll to Cellular.
In order to connect Apple Watch to the cellular network, you must have the latest version of iOS on a compatible device including: iPhone SE, 6s, 6s Plus, 7, 7 Plus, 8, 8 Plus, X or newer.
  1. 1 - From the Watch app main screen on iPhone, scroll to Cellular.
  2. 2 - Tap Cellular.
  3. 3 - Tap Set Up Cellular.
  4. 4 - Tap Set Up Cellular again.
  5. 5 - Follow the onscreen prompts to complete cellular setup for your Apple Watch.
    • Note: When you're finished, your carrier should be listed under "CELLULAR PLAN" within the Watch app Cellular screen.
  6. 6 - 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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