RE: " The downside to the Watch for now is that it requires you to be carrying an iPhone for connectivity."

Posted by Ivan303 (A) on April 16, 2015 at 17:56:53

In Reply to: RE: Do you think that........ posted by Dave_K on April 16, 2015 at 15:14:32:

Not exactly.

"The Apple Watch will provide users with the full experience even if an iPhone it's paired with is outside Bluetooth range, as long as both the wearable device and the smartphone are connected through Wi-Fi."

So if at work or at home, as long as the watch and the phone are both on the same WiFi network, you're good.

Not that I intend to buy one. ;-)

Link below:

First they came for the dumb-asses
And I did not speak out
Because I was not a dumb-ass

Apple Watch doesn't need Bluetooth if connected iPhone is o (Open in New Window)

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RE: Do you think that........ - Dave_K 15:14:32 04/16/15 (1)

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RE: " The downside to the Watch for now is that it requires you to be carrying an iPhone for connectivity." - Ivan303 17:56:53 04/16/15 (0)

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