GPS on the Apple Watch: This is how it works

You can determine the location of the Apple Watch using the GPS signal of your iPhone. We'll show you how to find it.

Apple Watch: GPS location

• Since a GPS module uses a relatively large amount of power, the Apple Watch does not. Instead, the GPS signal is received via the connected iPhone.
• Localization is possible in numerous apps, for example on Google Maps or Apple Maps. All you have to do is allow location on your iPhone.
• To do this, open the "Settings" app and select the "Location services" item under the "Data protection" category. Here you can decide for each app whether the GPS signal may be used or not.