Comment connecter une Apple Watch à un Android ?

Can you use an Apple Watch with an Android phone? The straightforward answer is no. It is not possible to pair an Apple Watch with Android, irrespective of whether your phone is from Samsung, OnePlus, or Google, or what Android version it is running.

However, what you can do is set up your Apple Watch using an iPhone and then use it for fitness tracking and other basic purposes while still using an Android phone as your daily driver. Here's how you can do this.

Set Up a Cellular Apple Watch With iPhone

Since the Apple Watch is not compatible with Android, you need to use it as a standalone smartwatch.

For this, you first need to ensure that you buy the cellular variant of the wearable; otherwise, you'll significantly limit what it can do. Then, you need to set up your new Apple Watch using an iPhone. It is not possible to set up the watch using an Android phone or even an iPad.

You must also use your own iPhone since the Apple Watch will use the Apple ID that's associated with the device—any old iPhone will work as long as Apple still supports it. This means you cannot use your friend's iPhone to set up the watch.

While setting up the cellular connection on your watch, ensure that your Android phone is turned off. For best results, insert your primary SIM in your iPhone during this process.

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In short, no. The two won’t pair. The Apple Watch will only work with iPhones, which isn’t ever likely to change. To activate an Apple Watch, you’ll need an iPhone with the Watch app installed. There’s no substitute for this on Android, even if your device supports Bluetooth connectivity.

However, there’s no reason why you can’t use the two devices simultaneously. If you own an iPhone, an Apple Watch, and an Android phone, you can use all three simultaneously. You could theoretically use your Apple Watch to track your daily activity while leaving your iPhone at home. If you have an LTE Apple Watch, you could also use standalone apps on the wearable. Notably, this will impact the Apple Watch’s battery, but it’s entirely possible.

See also: How to pair an Apple Watch with an iPhone

How to use a cellular Apple Watch with an Android phone

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There’s an alternative but extremely limited way to use an Apple Watch LTE variant with an Android phone. However, you’ll still need an iPhone to set the process in motion.

• Pair your Apple Watch with your iPhone. Once complete, place a test call on your iPhone to see if the SIM card is activated.
• Next, put your iPhone in Airplane Mode. Check if the Apple Watch is still connected to a network. If it is, switch off your Apple Watch.
• Transfer the SIM card in your iPhone to your Android phone and switch on the Apple Watch.

This should let you place and receive calls and use limited voice controls on both devices. Essentially, the two devices aren’t paired via Bluetooth, but merely share the same SIM details. This means you’ll miss out on a slew of Apple-exclusive features, from health data syncing to Apple’s suite of apps.

Realistically, this is a pretty daft way to use an Apple Watch, especially considering you require an iPhone to set it up anyway. Constantly using LTE on the Apple Watch, especially if it’s not paired to an iPhone, will also completely drain the battery in little to no time.

Read more: The best smartwatches you can buy

FAQs

No. As a Wear OS 3 smartwatch, you can’t use the Galaxy Watch 4 or Classic model with an iPhone.

There are no devices that offer the complete Apple Watch experience on Android, but there are plenty of alternatives. The Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 series is a great alternative for those who desire a fuller app experience. The Garmin Venu 2 Plus strikes the perfect balance between smartwatch and fitness watch features. Are you still stuck? Read our complete guide on Apple Watch alternatives here.

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