Can I use an Apple watch without an iPhone?

I have an option to buy a smart watch as a part of my annual company benefit. I currently have an Android so I was considering Pixel/Samsung but Apple watch seems to be the gold standard overall. I considered Garmin but those advanced metrics might not be very useful for me.

My current phone (although a little old) works fine for me and I don’t see the need to spend extra on a new phone to just get a watch. I planned to hold on to my current phone until it dies or I get a very good deal. I just couldn’t justify the cost of a new phone (started working recently).

A lot of my friends have iPhones and I’ll probably buy one soon. But, for now, is there a way I can use the watch. (I anyways need to buy some watch else the credits expire)I was thinking if I could just borrow a friend’s iPhone, sign in with my account (I own a Mac), and get started with my watch. Use it for 6-8 months until I eventually buy my own iPhone.

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To clarify, I don’t see the need to buy any smart watch whatsoever. Consider that I have the choice of getting one as a gift.

  • graphixgurl747@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    Dude do some research. You absolutely cannot use an Apple watch independent of the iPhone you set it up with - they will always be linked.

    Have you looked into any non Apple smartwatches at all?

    Even doing a quick Google search would show you the Galaxy Active watch which is the Samsung version. I used to have one an enjoyed using it so if you’re hell bent on using the company perk get one of those. And if you don’t have to get one then don’t - if you plan on using it great. If you have to think of reasons or an excuse for one just wear a normal watch which is totally fine.

    Spend some time being proactive and then hit up Reddit.

    • Foreign-Ad1250@alien.topOPBEnglish
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      10 months ago

      Dude do some research.

      I posted a new question because I couldn’t find a lot of relevant details for my question (i.e. temporarily using a watch until I get a phone).

      You absolutely cannot use an Apple watch independent of the iPhone

      I just hoped that some workarounds might exist which I would get to know about here.

      Have you looked into any non Apple smartwatches at all?

      Yes, I did look into non Apple smartwatches. I looked into Pixel, Garmin and Samsung already.

      Even doing a quick Google search would show you

      Another quick Google search also shows that Apple dominates the watch market and hence the reason for asking this.

      if you’re hell bent on using the company perk get one of those.

      Obviously, why would I want to leave a perk?

      If you have to think of reasons or an excuse for one just wear a normal watch which is totally fine.

      I realise that. And if it were upto me, I would’ve gone for a normal watch.