You can manage a child's Apple Watch that was set up using Family Setup directly from your iPhone through the Apple Watch app.
Managing Your Child's Apple Watch
When you set up an Apple Watch for a family member, like a child, using Family Setup on your iPhone, you retain control over many of the watch's settings and features. This allows you to customize its functionality, manage communication, set limits, and track its location, all from your own device.
Steps to Manage Settings
To adjust settings or customize features on your child's Apple Watch, follow these steps using the iPhone you initially used for the setup:
- Open the Apple Watch App: Launch the Apple Watch app on your iPhone. This is the central hub for managing any Apple Watch connected to your Apple ID, including those set up via Family Setup.
- Access All Watches: Tap on "All Watches" located at the top-left corner of the app screen.
- Select the Family Watch: Under the "Family Watches" section, tap on the specific watch you want to manage (your child's watch).
- Confirm Selection: Tap "Done" to confirm your selection and access the management options for that watch.
- Adjust Settings: Choose a setting to adjust. You will now see various categories and options specific to managing a watch set up for a family member.
Reference Information Included: As stated in the reference, you can adjust settings and customize features by opening the Apple Watch app on the iPhone used for setup, tapping All Watches, tapping the watch under Family Watches, tapping Done, and then choosing a setting to adjust.
What You Can Manage
Once you are in the management interface for your child's watch, you can control several important aspects:
- Communication Limits: Manage who the watch can call or text. You can often restrict communication to approved contacts.
- Schooltime: Set up a schedule that limits features and access during school hours, showing only the time on the watch face.
- Downtime/Screen Time: Configure limits on app usage and overall watch activity.
- Location Sharing: See your child's location using the Find My app.
- Activity & Health: View your child's activity data.
- App Management: Choose which apps are available on the watch.
- Notifications: Control which app notifications appear on the watch.
- Wallet & Apple Pay: Manage or disable payment options.
- Emergency SOS: Configure emergency contact information.
By utilizing these management tools within the Apple Watch app on your iPhone, you can ensure your child uses their Apple Watch safely and appropriately.
