How to connect your Apple Watch to an Android device without using an iPhone
If you have an Android device and want to use your Apple Watch, you don’t need to have an iPhone anymore. In fact, with the release of WatchOS 3, there are now several apps available that will allow you to connect your Apple Watch to your Android device and do everything from sending text messages and making phone calls to installing apps on your watch—without ever having to pair it with an iPhone or even link it to your iCloud account. Here’s how you can use your Apple Watch with an Android device without ever using an iPhone!
Is this even possible?
The short answer is yes, but it’s not exactly simple. To get started, you will need a Bluetooth-enabled Android phone and have installed a collection of apps on that phone. Then, you’ll have to follow some specific steps in order for things to work correctly. Let’s get into those steps below!
What do you need?
iOS 8.2 and later; iOS 8.3 or later is required for certain features. Android 4.3 or later is required for certain features. Wireless access point (Wi-Fi) or Ethernet network connection; Internet access via a mobile phone network or Wi-Fi network (optional).
Step by step instructions
In order to pair an Apple Watch with your phone or tablet, you must be running iOS 8.2 or later. If you are not running iOS 8.2, update it and pair a device before continuing. Make sure that Bluetooth is enabled on both devices (iOS & watch). From your watch’s home screen, tap Settings then tap Bluetooth. Switch Bluetooth to ON.
Issues and possible solutions
While it’s possible to pair and communicate with an Apple Watch from non-iPhone devices, you won’t be able to take advantage of any of its fitness tracking capabilities. And while pairing over Bluetooth is possible, most people don’t have a computer that can handle two Bluetooth connections at once (we certainly don’t).
The ability to transfer data from an Apple Watch to another phone has been a big topic in technology circles. Currently, there are no ways for you to do it unless you own both an iPhone and a watch that runs on iOS. However, as time goes on, and more people begin adopting these smartwatches, developers will likely find new methods of transferring data from one platform to another.
Conclusion :
You want to use your Apple Watch without an iPhone? No problem! You can easily pair your watch with any Android device, just follow these steps and you’ll be ready to go in no time!
