I'm also annoyed that using an Apple Watch requires signing into an iCloud account. I stopped using iCloud a long time ago (currently self-hosting everything).

I'm also annoyed that using an Apple Watch requires signing into an iCloud account. I stopped using iCloud a long time ago (currently self-hosting everything). Garmin smartwatches don't need a persistent login, which is why I purchased it. I think I will stick to Garmin watches going into the future.