Why these watches need Lynio
TicWatch, Xiaomi, Oppo, and OnePlus all run Wear OS, Google's watch platform, built for Android. None of these manufacturers ship official iPhone support, and unlike Pixel Watch, they don't get frequent Wear OS platform updates directly from Google, so even where a watch has some notification-mirroring feature, it tends to be limited and inconsistent on iPhone. Lynio bridges that gap the same way it does for Galaxy Watch and Pixel Watch.
What to expect before you start
If your watch is new and not yet set up, you'll need an Android phone for the initial setup. This is different from Pixel Watch, where an already-active watch can sometimes skip that step. Because these watches typically run older, less frequently updated Wear OS builds, that shortcut isn't reliable here, plan on brief Android access for first-time setup regardless of which of these seven models you own. Once the watch is active, Lynio takes over from your iPhone.
Connect in 3 steps
- 1Download Lynio on your iPhone. Available on the App Store. Search "Lynio" or use the button below.
- 2Install Lynio Watch on your watch. Open the Google Play Store on the watch, search "Lynio Watch," and tap Install.
- 3Follow the in-app pairing guide. Open Lynio on your iPhone, it walks you through pairing step by step.
Compare every model at a glance
| Model | Case | Chip | Notable |
|---|---|---|---|
| TicWatch E3 | 44mm, lightweight | Snapdragon Wear 4100 | GPS, SpO2, heart rate, 2-day battery |
| TicWatch Pro 3 | Dual-layer AMOLED + FSTN | Snapdragon Wear 4100 | Up to 45-day essential mode battery, built-in GPS, IP68 |
| TicWatch Pro 5 | Dual-layer AMOLED + FSTN | — | Up to 80-hour essential mode battery, MIL-STD-810H, 5ATM |
| Xiaomi Watch 2 | 1.43" AMOLED | Snapdragon W5+ Gen 1 | Up to 65-hour battery in power-saving mode |
| Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro | Stainless steel or titanium | Snapdragon W5+ Gen 1 | Built-in eSIM for standalone calling |
| Oppo Watch X | Stainless steel, 1.43" AMOLED | Snapdragon W5+ Gen 1 | Dual-frequency GPS |
| OnePlus Watch 3 | Titanium, 1.43" AMOLED | Dual-chip | 100+ hour battery in basic mode |
What you get after pairing
Calls on your wrist, iPhone notifications, caller ID and contacts, health data synced to Apple Health, music control, and automatic reconnection, the same on every model listed above.
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Quick Answers
Does TicWatch work with iPhone?
Yes, all three TicWatch models, E3, Pro 3, and Pro 5, connect to iPhone through Lynio. None have official iPhone support on their own.
Does Xiaomi Watch 2 work with iPhone?
Yes, through Lynio, including the Pro version's eSIM standalone calling once paired.
Does the OnePlus Watch 3 work with iPhone?
Yes, through Lynio, the same setup as any other Wear OS watch.
Do I need an Android phone to set up these watches with an iPhone?
Yes, if the watch is new and hasn't been activated yet. Unlike Pixel Watch, these brands don't reliably support skipping that step even if the watch is already in use.
Does the Oppo Watch X work with iPhone?
Yes, through Lynio, with the same three-step setup as the rest of this page.