What to do with your Apple Watch if you forgot your iPhone

Let's face it. We've all been there: you have to rush out the door and forget your phone . And if you now have an Apple Watch, you've probably stopped using your iPhone much, making it even more likely you'll forget it. Isn't this wearable amazing? But what can we do with it if we forget our iPhone at home?

Don't panic! As El Chapulín Colorado would say 😀 Here are some important features that can still save your day without carrying your iPhone in your pocket. Let's see.

The essential requirement for using your Apple Watch without being connected to your iPhone is having access to a Wi-Fi network. In this case, you can use the device if you're at a friend's house or on your way to work, where you likely have wireless connectivity.

The first and most important use of the Apple Watch is sending text messages . You can still do this even if you don't have your iPhone in your bag or nearby. While you can't make calls as often as you'd like, text messages can be a lifesaver in an emergency.

Creating reminders is also possible when using the Apple Watch without being connected to your iPhone . If you use an app to manage tasks and receive alerts on your iPhone , the wearable will be your alternative for the day.

These reminders are saved locally on the device and will sync across other iDevices until you connect to one of them again.

Basic and often useful questions for Siri , such as asking the local time of a city, finding out the distance, or definitions of some words, are also possible without connecting to the iPhone.

In addition, as long as you have a Wi-Fi connection, you can also check the current weather or view forecasts. Even if you want to get some exercise while sitting for hours at your computer in the office, the Apple Watch can monitor your physical activity.

Among other functions accessible to the Apple Watch without having the iPhone connected are the option to view previously synced photos, listen to music using a Bluetooth headset, or even make a purchase with Apple Pay.

Now you know, if you have an Apple Watch and forget your iPhone at home, you can use these basic functions.