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Apple Watch SE 3
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- HEALTH ESSENTIALS—Temperature sensing⁴ enables richer insights in the Vitals app¹ and retrospective ovulation estimates. You’ll also get a daily sleep score, sleep apnea notifications,⁵ and be alerted if you have a high or low heart rate or an irregular rhythm.⁶
- GREAT BATTERY LIFE—Enjoy all-day, 18-hour battery life.³ Then charge up to twice as fast as SE 27 and get up to 8 hours of battery in just 15 minutes.²
- ALWAYS-ON DISPLAY—Now you can read the time and see the watch face without raising your wrist to wake the display.
- A GREAT FITNESS PARTNER—SE 3 gives you a healthy number of ways to track your workouts. With real-time metrics and Workout Buddy powered by Apple Intelligence from your nearby iPhone,⁸ you’ll hit your goals like never before.
- STAY CONNECTED—Send a text, take a call, listen to music and podcasts, use Siri, and get notifications. SE 3 (GPS) works with your iPhone or Wi-Fi to keep you connected.
- SAFETY FEATURES—SE 3 can detect a hard fall or severe car crash, automatically help connect you with emergency services, and notify your emergency contacts.⁹ Check In can automatically notify a loved one when you’ve arrived at your destination.
- APPLE WATCH FOR YOUR KIDS—Set up Apple Watch For Your Kids, even if they don’t have their own iPhone.¹⁰ So they can call, text, and share their location.
- YOUR WATCH, YOUR WAY—Express yourself with dozens of easily customizable faces and a wide range of bands in different colors, styles, and materials.
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Apple Watch SE 3 requires iPhone 11 or later with iOS 26 or later.
¹The Vitals app is for wellness purposes only and not for medical use.
²Fast charging is compatible with Apple Watch Series 7 and later, any Apple Watch Ultra model, and Apple Watch SE 3.
³Battery life varies by use and configuration. See apple.com/watch/battery for more information.
⁴The temperature sensing feature is not intended for medical use. Temperature sensing is available only on Apple Watch Series 8 and later and all Apple Watch Ultra models.
⁵Sleep apnea notifications are available on Apple Watch Series 9 and later, Ultra 2 and later, and SE 3. The feature is intended to detect signs of moderate to severe sleep apnea for people 18 years old or older without a diagnosis of sleep apnea.
⁶Irregular rhythm notification requires the latest versions of watchOS and iOS. It is not intended for use by people under 22 years old or those who have been previously diagnosed with atrial fibrillation (AFib).
⁷Testing conducted by Apple in July and August 2025 using preproduction Apple Watch SE 3 (GPS + Cellular) and Apple Watch SE 2 (GPS + Cellular), each paired with an iPhone; all devices tested with prerelease software, Apple Watch Magnetic Fast Charger to USB-C Cable (Model A2515), and Apple 20W USB-C Power Adapter (Model A2305). Charge time varies with adapter, region, settings, initial battery levels, usage, and environmental factors; actual results will vary.
⁸Requires an Apple Intelligence–enabled iPhone nearby and Bluetooth headphones with device and Siri language set to English. Apple Intelligence is available in beta. Some features may not be available in all regions or languages. For feature and language availability and system requirements, see support.apple.com/en-us/121115.
⁹Emergency SOS requires a cellular connection or Wi-Fi calling with an internet connection from your Apple Watch or nearby iPhone. You can use cellular models of Apple Watch to make an emergency call in many locations, provided that cellular service is available. Some cellular networks may not accept an emergency call from your Apple Watch if your Apple Watch isn’t activated, if it isn’t compatible with or configured to operate on a particular cellular network, if isn’t set up for cellular service, or if the cellular network does not support emergency calling over IMS. See support.apple.com/108374 and apple.com/watch/cellular for more information.
¹⁰Not all features will be available if the Apple Watch is set up through Apple Watch For Your Kids. Check support.apple.com/en-us/109036 for details. Wireless service plan required for cellular service. Check apple.com/watch/cellular for participating wireless carriers and eligibility.
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Q: Do you need an additional plan for the watch if you have an Apple iPhone and Verizon service? Also can someone at Target help you set up your watch once it’s purchased!
A: Yes, you have to add the device to your Verizon account for service (if you want to make calls directly from the watch.) A GPS only version is available if you do not need the cellular service.
submitted byEdweird - 21 days agoA: So from what I know is that the Watch shares a phone number with your iPhone and that sharing is 10 bucks a month. But that’s only if you want the watch to be a little more independent. If you just want the base gps model, you don’t need to pay for anything. As for the target question, it looks like you can reach out to the guest services and they’ll be able to help! I hope this was helpful! Have a nice day!
submitted byAppleguy - 17 days agoA: Hi, thank you for reaching out about Apple Watch SE 3. Yes, you will need to add a line of service for a cellular Apple Watch SE 3 to use its full features when away from your iPhone, which typically costs an additional $10 per month on Verizon. For help setting up please reach out to Target Guest Services at 1.800.440.0680 so see if the store can help setup. If you have any additional questions, we welcome you to contact MyTGTtech at 833-848-8324 every day, between 7am-11pm CST.
submitted byMatt - 23 days agoTarget expert support
Q: Can this work without an iPhone
A: You need a iphone to activate it. Once activated there’s a lot you can do without the iPhone, but you need to initially have an iPhone
submitted byRich - 3 months agoA: Hi, thanks for reaching out about Apple Watch SE 3 No, an Apple Watch SE (or any Apple Watch) cannot work without an iPhone because it requires an iPhone for initial setup, pairing, and management through the Watch app. After the initial setup, a GPS + Cellular Apple Watch can perform many functions without the iPhone nearby, such as making calls, sending texts, streaming music, and receiving notifications, but this requires a separate cellular plan for the watch. If you have any additional questions, we welcome you to contact MyTGTtech at 833-848-8324 every day, between 7am-11pm CST.
submitted byJustin - 3 months agoTarget expert support
Q: What is the difference between the Apple Watch SE and the regular watch?
A: SE Has. Lower battery life shorter screen brightness fewer heart sensors But if those are t things you need who cares
submitted bySuperty - 3 months agoA: Smaller. Has some less features that may or may not be missed by you. Check the Apple Watch page on apples site and see the comparison tab to see what each has and doesn’t have.
submitted byCJ - 3 months ago
Q: Are the bands changeable?
A: Yes the bands are changeable
submitted bysara - 3 months agoA: Yes, the bands are changeable. Bands that are designed for all of Apple's smaller watch sizes (38-42mm) will work with a 40mm Apple Watch SE 3, and any bands that are designed for Apple's bigger watches (43-46mm) will work for the 44mm Apple Watch SE 3. However, any of the bands intended for the Apple Watch Ultra will not work with any version of the Apple Watch SE 3 in any size.
submitted bytiredsliam - 11 days ago
Q: What is warranty on the watch
A: Hi, thank you for reaching out about Apple Watch SE 3. An Apple Watch SE (including a hypothetical "SE 3") comes with a standard 1-Year Limited Warranty covering manufacturing defects and up to 90 days of technical support; however, you can buy AppleCare+ to extend hardware coverage to two years and add accidental damage protection (with a fee) and 24/7 expert support. If you have any additional questions, we welcome you to contact MyTGTtech at 833-848-8324 every day, between 7am-11pm CST.
submitted byMatt - 3 days agoTarget expert support
Q: Does this come with the charger in the box?
A: Hi, thanks for reaching out about the Apple Watch SE 3 The Apple Watch SE 3 (released in late 2025) comes with a charging cable, but it does not include the wall power adapter. If you have any additional questions, we welcome you to contact MyTGTtech at 833-848-8324 every day between 7 am and 11 pm CST.
submitted byRena - 4 days agoTarget expert support
Q: If this is purchased for a child, is it possible to restrict the text messages that I will receive on my cell phone from coming into the watch, while still allowing my child to have full calling/texting capabilities?
A: Hi, thanks for reaching out about Apple Watch SE 3. That is a very common concern when setting up an Apple Watch for a child, and the short answer is yes, it is possible to prevent your personal text messages from showing up on the child's Apple Watch. The key to this is using Apple's Family Setup feature, which allows you to pair a cellular Apple Watch (like the Watch SE 3) to your iPhone for a family member who does not have their own iPhone. If you have any additional questions, we welcome you to contact MyTGTtech at 833-848-8324 every day, between 7am-11pm CST.
submitted byJoe - 7 days agoTarget staff support
Q: Is the "midnight" color black or a dark blue? And is the "starlight" color silver or a gold color?
A: Hi, thank you for reaching out about Apple Watch SE 3. The Apple Watch SE 3 "midnight" color is best described as a very dark blue, while "starlight" is a shade that blends silver and gold tones. If you have any additional questions, we welcome you to contact MyTGTtech at 833-848-8324 every day, between 7am-11pm CST.
submitted byMatt - 10 days agoTarget expert support
Q: Do I have to have a Verizon account to set it up, or will t-mobile work?
A: Hi, thank you for reaching out about Apple Watch SE 3. You do not have to have a Verizon account to set up an Apple Watch SE 3 (GPS + Cellular); T-Mobile will work. Apple Watches are not locked to a specific carrier. If you have any additional questions, we welcome you to contact MyTGTtech at 833-848-8324 every day, between 7am-11pm CST.
submitted byMatt - 10 days agoTarget expert support
Q: My son has a 16e cell phone. Will this watch work with that without paying an additional fee?
A: Hi, thanks for reaching out about Apple Watch SE 3. This is a great question, and it involves two important factors: compatibility and cellular cost. In short: No, the iPhone SE (2016) is too old to be paired with the Apple Watch SE 3. You will need a much newer iPhone model. If you have any additional questions, we welcome you to contact MyTGTtech at 833-848-8324 every day, between 7am-11pm CST.
submitted byJoe - 12 days agoTarget staff support
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