Setting up an Apple Watch SE Gen 2 for a family member who doesn't have their own iPhone is straightforward using the Family Setup feature. This process allows you to manage their watch from your iPhone, making it ideal for children or older adults.
Here are the key steps involved in setting up the Apple Watch SE Gen 2 for a family member, managed from your iPhone:
Family Setup: Step-by-Step Guide
The setup process is initiated using your iPhone and guided by the Watch app. Follow these steps:
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Put on the watch and turn it on.
Begin by placing the Apple Watch on the wrist it will be worn on and pressing the side button until the Apple logo appears. This turns on the device. -
Hold the watch near your iPhone.
Bring your iPhone close to the turned-on Apple Watch. Your iPhone should automatically detect the watch and display an option to set it up. If not, open the Watch app on your iPhone, tap All Watches, then tap Pair New Watch. -
Pair the watch with your iPhone.
When prompted on your iPhone, tap Continue. You'll be asked to position your iPhone so the Apple Watch appears in the viewfinder. This pairs the devices. Once paired, you'll be given the option to set it up for yourself or for a family member. Select the option to set it up for a family member. -
Set up a passcode.
Create a passcode for the Apple Watch. This is an important security measure for the device. -
Pick a family member.
Select the family member who will use the watch from your Family Sharing group. If they are not already in your Family Sharing group, you may need to add them. You'll sign in with their Apple ID or create one for them. -
Turn on Ask to Buy.
You have the option to enable Ask to Buy. With this feature, the family member must request approval from you before making purchases from the App Store or iTunes Store. This provides parental control over spending. -
Turn on other features.
During the setup process, you'll be guided to set up various features for the family member's watch, including cellular (if applicable), Wi-Fi, location services, and potentially communication limits or Schooltime mode.
Following these steps links the Apple Watch SE Gen 2 to your iPhone via Family Setup, allowing you to manage its settings and monitor its usage through your iPhone's Watch app.
