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WearOS iOS Compatibility Guide

Here’s what you need to know about using a WearOS watch with an iPhone.

Compatible Devices

  • Fossil: Gen 6 devices and WearOS 3 models
  • Mobvoi: Select TicWatch models (but not the TicWatch Pro 5)
  • Montblanc: WearOS 3 devices

Incompatible Devices

  • Samsung Galaxy Watch: All models are incompatible with iOS.
  • Google Pixel Watch: No iOS support.
  • Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 5: Explicitly not iOS-compatible.

Functionality Limitations

  • Restricted Features: Apple intentionally limits the functionality of non-Apple watches.
  • Missing Services: Google Wallet and Google Maps are unavailable.
  • App Restrictions: Messages by Google is not supported.
  • Connection Issues: WearOS watches do not maintain consistent connections with iPhones.
  • Assistant Limitations: There is limited voice assistant support.

Workaround Solutions

The "Merge — Connect to iPhone" app in the Play Store claims to provide notification sync, Bluetooth calling functionality, and enhanced iPhone integration.