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Title: Apple Watch Series 3's "LTE problems" are actually an existing Wi-Fi bug Post by: HCK on September 21, 2017, 04:05:18 pm Apple Watch Series 3's "LTE problems" are actually an existing Wi-Fi bug
Apple Watch Series 0, 1, 2, and 3 can all connect to existing Wi-Fi networks while away from your iPhone, but there are limitations. With Apple Watch Series 3 LTE + Cellular reviews bringing forth the reveal of a Wi-Fi bug preventing the watch from always jumping onto cellular data, I've gotten a lot of questions about how Wi-Fi on Apple Watch works. Here's what you need to know. How the Apple Watch connects to Wi-Fi Like your iPhone, your Apple Watch has a Wi-Fi antenna inside of it, which allows it to connect directly to Wi-Fi networks (or via your iPhone) rather than always using your cellular data. Where the two devices differ is in how they can connect: The Apple Watch doesn't have an Auto-Join Wi-Fi screen, or a place to select networks. Nor does it have an option to dictate or Scribble in passwords. In short: Your Apple Watch can't connect to Wi-Fi unless your iPhone has first connected to it. Essentially, when your iPhone connects to a Wi-Fi hotspot and enters in the pas... Source: Apple Watch Series 3's "LTE problems" are actually an existing Wi-Fi bug (http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheIphoneBlog/~3/rVYUwp00ryc/how-your-apple-watch-connects-wi-fi-networks-when-away-your-iphone) |