Recently, Pokémon GO is compatible with the Apple Watch. However, there are no advantages for gyms or catching Pokémon.
As the developers of the augmented reality game Pokémon GO announced, the game is now compatible with the Apple Watch. In a statement on the official blog, various features were introduced that can now be used on the watch instead of on the iPhone. To the surprise of many players, you can discover wild Pokémon on the watch but cannot catch them.
You still catch wild Pokémon on the iPhone
If you play Pokémon GO on the Apple Watch, you have various features available. For example, you receive notifications about PokéStops or wild Pokémon nearby. You can also track your steps to hatch eggs. However, you still need to use your smartphone to catch Pokémon.
Nevertheless, the combination of the game and the watch has its advantages.
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The watch alerts you when a wild Pokémon is nearby. You then decide whether you want to catch this Pokémon or if it is just one of the many Pidgeys that you already have enough of.
If it is an interesting Pokémon, then you must take your iPhone to help catch the monster. Therefore, you won’t miss any wild Pokémon with the app on the watch, even if your smartphone is in your pocket.
Why a catching function was not built in can only be speculated. Maybe it would be too easy if you could use the watch in addition to catch Pokémon. A similar function is already available with the Pokémon GO Plus gadget.
Some players already combine the GO Plus gadget with the Apple Watch. They check on the watch which wild Pokémon are currently “catchable” and then decide whether to catch it with the Plus gadget. Without the watch, you would throw “blindly” and hope for a good Pokémon when checking the catch on your phone.
Higher accuracy when hatching eggs
Although the Apple Watch is not suitable for interacting with gyms or catching wild Pokémon, there are advantages when it comes to distance detection. Apple Watches are often used in conjunction with fitness programs. People usually wear the watch to monitor the distance and heart rate while jogging.
According to Reddit, the distance measurement with the watch works much better than on the smartphone. The measurements are much more accurate, making it easier for you to hatch eggs and get to the Pokémon candies of the Buddy Pokémon faster.
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