How to Connect Apple Watch to WiFi Without Your iPhone Nearby

Connecting your Apple Watch to WiFi without your iPhone nearby is totally doable. According to the Apple Watch settings, you can initiate the connection process by going to Settings > General > Software Update.

To start the process, make sure your Apple Watch is on the same WiFi network as your router. This is because the Apple Watch doesn't have its own cellular connection, so it relies on the WiFi network for internet access.

You can also use the Apple Watch app on your Mac or PC to connect your watch to WiFi, but this requires your iPhone to be nearby initially to set up the connection.

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To set up Wi-Fi on your Apple Watch, you'll need to follow these simple steps. First, open the Settings app on your Apple Watch.

You can find Wi-Fi in the list of options, so tap on it to proceed. Your device will automatically search for nearby networks.

If you have an Apple Watch Series 6 or later, you can connect to both 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi networks. Apple Watch Series 5 and earlier, and Apple Watch SE, can only connect to 2.4GHz Wi-Fi networks.

To join a network, simply tap on its name. If the network is password-protected, you'll be prompted to enter the password using Scribble or the Apple Watch keyboard.

Here are the detailed steps to join a Wi-Fi network:

Your Apple Watch will then join the selected network, and you'll see the tiny Wi-Fi icon at the top of the Control Center. Additionally, any Wi-Fi networks your iPhone has previously joined will be shared with your watch.