Can smartwatches make calls?
Yes – if your smartwatch has LTE or eSIM with an active plan, you can make and receive calls without your phone. Apple Watch 11 GPS + Cellular and Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 LTE both support true standalone calling. Without LTE, most watches need your paired phone nearby or online via Wi-Fi. Advantages of an LTE smart watch This is especially useful in emergencies or, say, when your phone battery dies. A Bluetooth smart watch will only connect over Bluetooth and needs the phone nearby at all times for any services that require internet connectivity.
Can I leave my phone at home and use my smart watch?
If your smartwatch has cellular connectivity and is capable of making and receiving phone calls and texts, then you can leave your phone at home and still use your smartwatch to stay connected. When your iPhone is off or out of range, your Apple Watch can use a Wi-Fi network to send and receive data. Your watch can also connect to a cellular network if it’s a cellular model.