Apple Watch: Making calls without iPhone - is that possible?

I'm sure you know the situation that you want to leave the house quickly or just go to the bakery and don't feel like looking for your iPhone. It would be very convenient if you could use your Apple Watch for calls in an emergency.

Is there an option to use the Apple Watch to make phone calls?

Generally, you can use the Apple Watch without an iPhone near you. However, whether you can make phone calls depends on your model.

1. If you have chosen an Apple Watch without Cellular, you can only receive data from your iPhone via WLAN.
2. Thus, making phone calls via WLAN, for example via WhatsApp, is possible as long as your smartwatch is in the WLAN network.
3. If this is not the case, you can not make or receive a phone call with these models.
4. In a model with integrated Cellular, your Apple Watch is also able to dial into the cellular network without an iPhone.
5. You can thus make and receive calls via the Apple Watch. Because your smartwatch is in this case independently coupled with the network and can make calls.
6. However, you must take into account that this service will cost you about 5 euros more per month.

With additional costs, it is understandable that you question whether the cost is profitable for you. Certainly, it is pleasant, but not an absolute must to be able to receive every call. But if you choose an Apple Watch with Cellular, you also have the ability to make emergency calls at any time, which is very helpful for your personal safety.