Does Apple Watch track location without iPhone?

Apple Watch Series 2 and later and Apple Watch SE have built-in GPS that allows you to get more accurate distance and speed information during an outdoor workout without your paired iPhone.
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Can you track the location of an Apple Watch?

Sign in at iCloud.com or use the Find My app to see your watch on a map. If your watch is nearby, you can tap Play Sound to help you find it. Your watch rings until you tap Dismiss. If you don't see your watch on the map, then it might not be connected to Wi-Fi, cellular, or your paired iPhone.
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How do I share my location on Apple Watch instead of iPhone?

Add a friend
  1. Open the Find People app on your Apple Watch.
  2. Tap Share My Location.
  3. Tap the Dictation, Contacts, or Keypad button to choose a friend.
  4. Select an email address or phone number.
  5. Choose how long to share your location—for one hour, until the end of the day, or indefinitely.
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Does Apple Watch Use iPhone location?

Apple Watch - Are GPS distances based on the location of my Watch or my iPhone? If you use an Apple Watch paired with your iPhone, GPS distances on Apple Watch are based on the actual location of the iPhone to which it's paired.
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Can I track my kid with Apple Watch?

The most interesting thing is Apple's new Family Setup service, which lets parents provision an Apple Watch for their kids to use. They can choose what apps and services their kids can access, who they can call or send messages to, and track their location through GPS.
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How to track anyone's phone location without them knowing! This was used on me?



How do I fake my location on iPhone?

With your iPhone or iPad plugged in, select Toolbox at the top of the program, and then VirtualLocation from that screen. Select somewhere on the map, or use the search bar, to choose where you want to fake your location. Select Modify virtual location, and then select OK when you see the confirmation prompt.
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How do you find the last location of my Apple Watch if it's dead?

Enable Lost Mode For Apple Watch From a Mac
  1. Visit iCloud.com and sign in with your Apple ID and password.
  2. From the icon grid, select Find iPhone.
  3. At the top of the screen, select All Devices.
  4. Pick your Apple Watch from the list.
  5. The map will now show the location (or the last known location) of your Apple Watch.
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Can I track my Apple Watch if it's turned off?

For supported devices, Find Devices can locate the device even if it's powered off, in low power mode, or if airplane mode is turned on. Open the Find Devices app on your Apple Watch, then tap a device. If the device can be located: It appears on the map so you can see where it is.
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How do I know if my Apple Watch is stolen?

This option should be used when you have your Apple Watch stolen or lost, but you still have your iPhone nearby.
  1. Begin with opening the Apple Watch app.
  2. Find and tap on the General icon.
  3. Then, select About.
  4. Excellent! Here you will find both IMEI and Serial Number for your Apple Watch.
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Can you track an Apple Watch without cellular?

Question: Q: Tracking runs on apple watch without cellular

Yes, it is able to do that. Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) has built-in GPS, which does not require the paired iPhone to be taken along when running.
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Does Airplane Mode Turn off location?

The truth is Airplane Mode only turns off the cellular services and the Wi-Fi. In simple words, it disconnects your smartphone from the cellular network, but it does not disable location.
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How do you turn off your location without the other person knowing?

How to Turn off Location without the Other Person Knowing
  1. Turn on Airplane mode. ...
  2. Turn off 'Share My Location' ...
  3. Stop Sharing Location on Find My App. ...
  4. Using GPS spoofer to change location.
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How do I make my location appear somewhere else?

Faking GPS Location on Android Smartphones

Tap the Set Location option. Tap the Click here to open the map option. This lets you use a map to select the fake location where you want your phone to appear. The coordinates will appear on the Latitude, Longitude line in GPS Joystick.
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Why can't I see my child's Apple Watch location?

It sounds like you have some Screen Time settings enabled. You can check this in Settings > Screen Time > [child's name] > Content & Privacy Restrictions. > Share My Location.
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Can you tell when someone turns off their location?

When you turn off location sharing on Android or iOS, your contacts won't be directly notified. But if they decide to go looking for your location, they'll find out it's been disabled.
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How do I make my phone impossible to track?

How to Make Your Phone Impossible to Track
  1. Turn on Airplane mode.
  2. Turn off Location.
  3. Limit ad tracking.
  4. Use a private browser/VPN.
  5. Limit apps that have access to your location data.
  6. Check if you're sharing your real-time location.
  7. Scan your phone for spy apps and delete them.
  8. Safeguard your Google account.
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What can Apple Watch do without iPhone?

Use your Apple Watch without your iPhone nearby
  • Listen to music on Apple Watch.
  • Listen to podcasts on Apple Watch.
  • Listen to audiobooks on Apple Watch.
  • Record and play voice memos on Apple Watch.
  • Use transit cards and use your student ID card.
  • Find people, find devices, and find items.
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What does Apple Watch with GPS do?

Apple Watch GPS lets you send and receive text messages, answer phone calls, and receive notifications when it's connected to your iPhone via Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. The built-in GPS works independently of your iPhone for distance, pace, and route mapping in workouts.
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What if someone sold me a stolen Apple Watch?

Apple will not advise you of the previous owner's contact details, pass your details on to them, unlock the Apple Watch or enable you to trade it in. If you believe that the Apple Watch is, in fact, stolen, then I suggest that you hand it in to the police.
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How far away can my Apple Watch be from my phone?

Normal Bluetooth range is around 33 feet / 10 meters (this will vary in practice due to wireless interference). Whenever the Apple Watch cannot connect to the iPhone via Bluetooth, it will attempt, as a fallback, to connect to a compatible Wi-Fi network.
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What is the difference between GPS and GPS on Apple Watch?

There is a difference between the battery lives of both watch models. The Apple Watch GPS connect to your iPhone via Bluetooth and the GPS can be used to navigate around the region. The cellular model is designed to connect to the internet via LTE whenever you are not at home, thus it has shorter battery life.
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Can the cops track your phone if your location is off?

Anyone trying to track your device after it's been switched off will only be able to trace it to the location it was before it was switched off.
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