At present, an Apple Watch needs to be paired with an iPhone upon purchase, and cannot be paired with multiple devices. However, according to a reliable Twitter tipster, rumors are circulating that Apple is working on software updates that would enable an Apple Watch to pair with multiple devices, such as an iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
Although an Apple Watch is currently unable to pair directly with an iPad, if paired with an iPhone, it can still be used to display Apple Fitness+ workouts on an iPad sharing the same Apple ID. Furthermore, users can leverage their Apple Watch to unlock their Mac, access passwords, authorize apps, and authenticate transactions made through Apple Pay.
@analyst941, a Twitter tipster, has reported via MacRumors that Apple is planning to release an update that will allow an Apple Watch to sync with multiple iOS, iPadOS, and Mac devices, freeing it from being exclusively tied to a single iPhone. The details of how this feature will be implemented are currently unknown, as are the models that will be supported and the release date of the update.
It remains unclear whether the upcoming watchOS 10, iOS 17, iPadOS 17, and macOS 14 updates, scheduled for release later this year, will include the new multi-device syncing capability for Apple Watch, or if it will be postponed until the 2024 updates. However, @analyst941, who accurately predicted the Dynamic Island feature prior to its announcement last year, has established some credibility with this latest report.
