Using a smartwatch without a cell phone - is that possible?

In this article you will find out how smart smartwatches are without a cell phone and how they can still be used on their own.

Use a smartwatch without a cell phone - how and if that works

Most current smartwatches such as Samsung's Gear 2, the Samsung Gear 2 Neo or Sony's Smartwatch 2 are just chic wristwatches without a cell phone connection.

• The actually smart functions of Samsung Galaxy Gear & Co. can only be used if you synchronize them with your smartphone.
• At Samsung this is a mobile phone model from the Galaxy series; an Sony Xperia phone.
• Future smartwatches such as the "Samsung Solo" or a possible Apple watch will certainly work independently of smartphones. So far, however, there are hardly any details and no release dates for it.

Another practical tip will tell you whether your smartwatch can at least be used as a virtual cheat sheet without a cell phone.