Will my Apple Watch send txt msg if my phone is powered off

Apple Watch Series 8, watchOS 9

Posted on Mar 11, 2023 9:31 PM

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Posted on Mar 11, 2023 9:37 PM

If it is a cellular Watch then it will send (depending on the plan for the watch). It does not have to be in the vicinity of your iPhone.

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ghr165

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Mar 11, 2023 9:37 PM in response to eliazar288

If it is a cellular Watch then it will send (depending on the plan for the watch). It does not have to be in the vicinity of your iPhone.

Use your Apple Watch without your iPhone nearby - Apple Support

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