KeepMyWatchWhich Apple Watch and Android phones work?
An Apple Watch Series 4 or newer with watchOS 10 or later, set up once with an iPhone, and any phone with Android 13 or later. So far KeepMyWatch has been tested on Samsung Galaxy S26 and S24 phones with an Apple Watch Series 9.
What you need
| Part | Needs |
|---|---|
| Watch | Apple Watch Series 4 or newer, including SE and Ultra models, with watchOS 10 or later |
| Phone | Android 13 or later, such as Galaxy, Pixel or OnePlus |
| Old iPhone | Only to set the watch up firstA new or reset watch needs an iPhone again. |
| Connection | Wi-Fi or cellular on the watch |
What has been tested
Samsung Galaxy S26 and S24 phones with an Apple Watch Series 9, including overnight, after a phone restart, and with the old iPhone switched off. Other phones and watches that meet the list above are expected to work the same way, but haven’t been tried yet.
Wi-Fi or cellular watch
A cellular watch works anywhere its plan works. A Wi-Fi watch works on networks it already knows, and away from them through your phone’s hotspot, which a Samsung routine can switch on when the phone leaves Wi-Fi (see the hotspot guide).
Phones other than Samsung
Most brands have a battery setting that can hold apps back. Set KeepMyWatch to Unrestricted or Don’t optimize; the app opens that screen for you. The battery guide shows the Samsung steps.