SMS requires an iPhone with iOS 8.1 or later and an activated carrier plan. Phone calling requires an iPhone with iOS 8 or later and an activated carrier plan. Requires an iPhone 6 or later with iOS 10 or an Apple Watch with watchOS 3. Requires a broadband Internet connection and microphone (built-in or external). Requires an Apple Watch with watchOS 3 and an iPhone 5 or later. Supported by Mac models introduced in mid 2013 or later. Requires Personal Hotspot service through your carrier. Instant Hotspot requires an iPhone or iPad with cellular connectivity with a Lightning connector and iOS 8.1 or later.
Handoff requires an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with a Lightning connector and iOS 8 or later. These Mac models are compatible with macOS Sierra:įeature Requirements Handoff, Instant Hotspot, and Universal Clipboard