What is Family Setup for Apple Watch?

  • WatchOS 7 feature Allows kids and older adults to use Apple Watch without iPhone

Which devices support Family Setup?

  • Only works with the cellular models of Apple Watch Series 4 or later Parent or guardians will need iPhone 6s or later

What can you do with Family Setup?

Location tracking

Schooltime

Communication limits 

Apps 

Health and Fitness features

Apple Cash Family

How to set up Family Setup

  • Must set up Family Sharing and Apple IDs first

  • Tell the family member to put on the Apple Watch and adjust it accordingly Turn on the Apple Watch by pressing and holding the side button until the Apple logo appears Bring your iPhone near the Apple Watch and wait for the pairing screen  Press Continue Alternatively, open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone > All Watches > Pair New Watch Tap Set Up for a Family Member, then tap Continue on the next screen Position your iPhone so that the Apple Watch appears in the viewfinder in the Apple Watch app to pair the devices Tap Set Up Apple Watch. Follow the instructions.

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