Connecting to a Wi-Fi network on your Apple Watch Series 5 watchOS 6

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Connecting to a Wi-Fi network

You can use Wi-Fi as an alternative to the mobile network when establishing an internet connection. This way your Apple Watch doesn't use mobile data.

Step 1 of 7

Press the Digital Crown.

Step 2 of 7

Press the settings icon.

Step 3 of 7

Press Wi-Fi.

Step 4 of 7

Press the indicator next to "Wi-Fi" to turn on the function.

Step 5 of 7

Press the required Wi-Fi network.

If the Wi-Fi network is password protected, a lock icon is displayed next to the name of the Wi-Fi network. You can get the password from the network provider or administrator.

Key in the password for the Wi-Fi network and press Join.

Step 6 of 7

Key in the password for the Wi-Fi network and press Join.

Press the Digital Crown to return to the home screen.

Step 7 of 7

Press the Digital Crown to return to the home screen.

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Connecting to a Wi-Fi network

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