Connect Apple Watch to Android: How it works

Are you thinking about buying an Apple Watch but don't have an iPhone? Here's how to pair it with your Android device.

Apple's digital watch is designed to only communicate with an Apple device. However, with our instructions you can also connect your Android device to the smartwatch and use your cell phone to locate it.

With these tricks, you can get your Apple Watch Series 4 and above with cellular function ready to go. All you need is an unlocked iPhone to set it up. Here's how:

Your Apple Watch does not recognize the device swap.

To assign your own ID to your family via a relative's iPhone, you can do the following (from iPhone 6):

If your Apple ID was added via Family Sharing, you can locate it using the “Find My” function on your iPhone. You can also use your smartphone to display the location on the map. Here's how:

If you lose your Apple Watch, set it to Lost status to automatically lock it.

These functions are possible on your smartphone:

Device updates, installing new apps and connecting via Bluetooth are not possible. Your recorded data is not synchronized from device to device. In addition, the foreign operating system reduces your battery life more quickly.

If you use your Apple Watch as a fitness tracker, you should pair it with an iPhone so you can keep an eye on your data. If you need it to make phone calls and receive messages, your smartphone is sufficient.