NumberSync is a feature that allows you to use your iPhone’s wireless number on your Apple Watch. It seamlessly syncs your phone number across both devices, so you can make and receive calls, send and receive messages, and access your contacts using your watch, even if your iPhone is not nearby.
To set up NumberSync, you need to have a compatible iPhone and Apple Watch, as well as an eligible cellular plan with your wireless carrier. Once you’ve met these requirements, you can activate NumberSync through the settings on your iPhone.
Once activated, your iPhone and Apple Watch will be linked together, allowing them to share the same phone number. This means that when someone calls your iPhone number, the call will also ring on your Apple Watch. Similarly, when you make a call from your Apple Watch, it will appear as if it’s coming from your iPhone’s number.
NumberSync works over the mobile network, so as long as you have a cellular connection on your Apple Watch, you can use your iPhone’s number to make and receive calls. This is particularly useful if you don’t have your iPhone with you or if it’s out of battery, as you can still stay connected using just your watch.
In emergency situations, NumberSync also comes in handy. When you call 911 from your Apple Watch, the call will go over the mobile network if it’s available. This ensures that emergency services can quickly respond to your call and assist you. However, if a mobile network is not available, emergency responders can use device location data from nearby Wi-Fi networks to help locate you.
It’s important to note that NumberSync requires a cellular-enabled Apple Watch, as the cellular connection is what allows the watch to use your iPhone’s number. If you have a Wi-Fi-only Apple Watch, you won’t be able to use NumberSync.
NumberSync is a convenient feature that allows you to use your iPhone’s wireless number on your Apple Watch. It enables you to make and receive calls, send and receive messages, and access your contacts using just your watch, even if your iPhone is not nearby. With NumberSync, you can stay connected and use your watch as a standalone device, particularly in emergency situations.