Using Apple Watch 5 with Android - this is how it works

The Apple Watch 5 and all other models of the Apple Watch Series were designed in such a way that pairing and use is only possible with an iPhone. Nevertheless, to use the smartwatch with an Android device, a trick is necessary.

This is why using the Apple Watch 5 with Android is not possible

By default, it is not possible to use the Apple Watch Series 5 with an Android smartphone. Even if the smartwatch is connected to the iPhone via Bluetooth, which is also available on Android, there are two other issues that prevent sharing. For example, you need the special Apple Watch app to set it up, which is only available in the App Store. Additionally, the Apple Watch cannot be synced with an Android device because the watch has been configured to only pair with an iPhone.

With this trick, you can connect the Apple Watch 5 to Android

If you absolutely want to connect the Apple Watch to your Android smartphone, there is a trick for this. However, this is only applicable with an Apple Watch Cellular.

1. To pair the Apple Watch with the Android smartphone by a roundabout way, first set it up with an iPhone.
2. Then put the iPhone and Apple Watch in flight mode, remove the SIM card of the iPhone and insert it into your Android device.
3. Starten Sie Ihr Android-Smartphone bitte und schalten Sie den Flugmodus auf der Apple Watch aus, um die LTE-Funktion der Uhr zu aktivieren.
4. Die Apple Watch ist nun mit dem Android-Smartphone verbunden und Sie können iMessages abschicken, Anrufe annehmen und Siri nutzen.