Want to Know How to Find Apple Watch Phone Number On Any Model?

By Olena Kagui Updated 04/11/2023

Does Apple Watch have the same phone number as iPhone? Kind of. If you have an Apple Watch with GPS + Cellular, your watch will have its own phone number for billing purposes only. Learn how to find the number and what will happen if you call it.

How to Find Apple Watch Phone Number (AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile & All Providers)

Have you ever wondered what your Apple Watch cellular number is? I know I have! If you have an Apple Watch with GPS + Cellular and have set up a cellular plan for it with your provider, then your Apple Watch has a phone number. For someone to call you on your Apple Watch, all they need to do is use your iPhone phone number and you can decide whether to take the call on your phone or watch. But your iPhone number is different from your Apple Watch number, which is used for billing purposes only. To learn more about your Apple Watch, sign up for our free Tip of the Day newsletter.

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Open the Watch app on your iPhone.
Under the My Watch tab, tap Cellular.

Under Cellular Plan, you will see the name of your provider. Tap the info icon.
Since I have T-Mobile, I tap Manage T-Mobile Account. You may see something else depending on your cellular network provider.

Next to Watch Line, you will see your Apple Watch phone number.

Fun Fact: Do Apple Watches need SIM cards? No! They have eSIMs just like newer iPhones which means that if you haven't already set up your cellular plan, you can do so instantly by calling your provider or by going through the Watch app on your iPhone.

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Your watch will ring if your regular phone number is called. If you attempt to call your Apple Watch phone number, you will get a message that the number cannot be reached. If you don’t see your number or have any issues, you may need to contact your provider directly. Next, learn how to make a call on Apple Watch, and by the way, the recipient will see your regular iPhone number when you call! Annnoyed with the new Apple Watch Ping sound? So are we.

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Olena Kagui

Olena Kagui is a Feature Writer at iPhone Life. In the last 10 years, she has been published in dozens of publications internationally and won an excellence award. Since joining iPhone Life in 2020, she has written how-to articles as well as complex guides about Apple products, software, and apps. Olena grew up using Macs and exploring all the latest tech. Her Maui home is the epitome of an Apple ecosystem, full of compatible smart gear to boot. Olena’s favorite device is the Apple Watch Ultra because it can survive all her adventures and travels, and even her furbabies.

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