The fullest range of features is available when your Apple Watch and the paired iPhone are connected via Bluetooth and your iPhone has access to both cellular service and the Internet (via either cellular data or Wi-Fi).

Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) can be used in conjunction with an iPhone 5s or newer model of iPhone (running the latest version of iOS) and a service plan for the iPhone from any carrier. Specific support for the watch is not required on the cellular plan for the paired iPhone. Any calls or data-related services are routed either via the paired iPhone or via a direct connection between the watch and a compatible Wi-Fi network (when the watch cannot connect to the paired iPhone via Bluetooth). Your Apple Watch also supports many other features, including sending and receiving texts, making and receiving calls and many other features when your paired iPhone is nearby and connected to a cellular network and, potentially, also under other certain other circumstances (see below):Īs you know, Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) models do not have a built-in cellular capability. Other retailers' return policies may vary.Īll models of Apple Watch - including Series 3 (GPS) - include support for connecting to compatible Wi-Fi networks as a fallback when the Bluetooth connection to the paired iPhone is unavailable. If you are in a different country, then check the corresponding page for your location. If you need help with return options, then contact Apple (in the US, for example): Returns & Refunds - Shopping Help - Apple More information and instructions for returning an item are available here (for the US, for example): For an Apple Watch that has been purchased directly from Apple, Apple's Standard Return Policy varies by country, but is typically 14 days. Subject to its return policies, Apple only accepts products for exchange or refund that have been purchased directly from Apple. Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) cannot be upgraded to add support for the built-in cellular feature that is supported on Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) models and Apple does not currently accept Series 3 models under its trade-in program:

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