Apple Watch Series 3's "LTE problems" are actually an existing Wi-Fi bugApple 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...
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Apple Watch Series 3's "LTE problems" are actually an existing Wi-Fi bug
