This tutorial shows how to add and manage cellular connectivity on your Apple Watch.
Before setting up the cellular connection, it is important to check if your carrier and data plan support the Apple Watch feature.
You must have purchased the GPS + Cellular version of the Apple Watch to enjoy the feature.
It is also essential to ensure that the SIM or eSIM is working on the iPhone before setting up the phone number on the Apple Watch.
You can add up to 5 eSIMs on your Apple Watch, but only one of them can be active at a time for calls, text, and data.
Once you set up cellular connectivity on your Apple Watch, you can turn it on or off in a few ways, as shown in this article.
You can use the cellular connectivity to make and receive calls, send and receive iMessage or SMS, get third-party app notifications, and use other apps.
This article also shares how to check your Apple Watch cellular usage, force your Apple Watch to use cellular data, and interpret the various cellular connectivity button colors in the Apple Watch control center.
During Low Power Mode, cellular data is temporarily disabled, and incoming phone calls may be sent to voicemail.
This article is helpful for anyone who wants to understand how to set up, activate and manage cellular connectivity on their Apple Watch.