Summary
- Uber App is not available for Apple Watch.
- To request a ride on Uber, you need to use the Uber app on your iPhone or iPad.
Apple Watches are becoming more powerful nowadays, with ample features to access. With various updates, it offers some exciting features apart from usual features like making/attending calls, sending messages, fitness tracking, and more. One of the interesting features of the Apple Watch is that you can install and use cab booking services to travel from one place to another place. Yes, you can request a ride right from your wrist.
One of the best mobility services is Uber. It is an affordable transportation service available in more than 10000 cities worldwide. You cannot install Uber on Apple Watch due to the unavailability of the app in the App Store. If you have already installed the Uber app, you cannot use the app to book a ride. Upon opening the app, you will find the message given below.
“Please switch to the Uber mobile app We no longer supporting the Apple Watch app. Sorry for the inconvenience”
Even restarting or resetting the Apple Watch will not fix this issue. Uber discontinued its service for watchOS devices in January 2022.
This doesn’t mean that Uber is completely not available for Apple devices. You can still install and use the Uber app on your iPhone or iPad. To install the app on your iOS device, refer to the below steps.
- Unlock your iPhone or iPad and open App Store.
- Search for the Uber App on the App Store and select the app.
- Tap Get to install the Uber on Apple Watch.
As Uber is unavailable for Apple Watch, you can use other alternative cab booking services like Cabify, 13cabs, etc. These cab booking apps can be installed directly from the App Store on Apple Watch. You can also use these apps to book a ride.