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Apple Watch
Turn Cellular Data On / Off

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Apple Watch
Turn Cellular Data On / Off

Turning on data for your Apple Watch® provides access to online services over the cellular network, while turning it off will impact that experience unless connected to Wi-Fi.

Steps

  1. From the Watch face screen, press the
    Side Button
    to open the Control Center.
  2. Tap the
    Cellular icon
    .
    The cellular icon is green and the signal strength displays when there is an active cellular connection.