Apple Fitness+ is coming at a ideal time as many of us are stuck at home to help stop the spread of the pandemic. The service launches December 14, 2020 and here’s what you’ll need to use it:

• Apple Watch Series 3 or later: Apple Fitness+ will require an Apple Watch with watchOS 7.2 or later, which is only supported on the Apple Watch Series 3 (released on Sept 22, 2017) or later. Need an Apple Watch? Check out the pricing of the Apple Watch SE below.
• Something to watch the workout on:
  • iPhone 6S or later: You can view the workouts on your iPhone as long as it has iOS 14.3 or later, which is currently supported on the iPhone 6S or later.
  • iPad: You can view the workouts on your iPhone as long as it has iPadOS 14.3 or later, which will enable the new Activity app for iPad.
  • Apple TV (4th gen) or Apple TV 4K: You can also watch the workouts on your TV as long as you have an Apple TV box with tvOS 14 or later.

That’s it! You just need a compatible Apple Watch and an Apple device on which to watch the workouts.

Do I need to subscribe to Apple Music to hear music during workouts?

No. If you do not subscribe to Apple Music, you’ll still be able to hear the music during the workouts. If you do subscribe to Apple Music, you’ll be able to listen to the workout playlists outside of the Fitness+ service.

Need an Apple Watch?

The Apple Watch SE is a lower-cost option that was released in 2020 and is compatible with the Fitness+ service. It’s missing some features from the Apple Watch 6 (such as the always-on display), but is still a solid option if you’re interested in an Apple Watch.