Set up cellular on Apple Watch
You can set up a cellular Apple Watch for a family member who doesn’t have their own iPhone. If your cellular carrier supports the use of a managed Apple Watch, you’re given the option to add the watch to your plan during setup. Look for the option to set up cellular, then follow the onscreen steps. If your carrier doesn’t support cellular on a managed Apple Watch, you might be able to use an alternative carrier.
If you don’t initially set up cellular on your family member’s Apple Watch, you can do it later:
- Open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone.
- Tap All Watches, tap your family member’s Apple Watch, then tap Done.
- Tap Cellular, then tap Set Up Cellular.
- Follow the instructions for your carrier. You might need to contact your carrier for help.
To see the phone number assigned to your family member’s Apple Watch after you set up cellular, go to Settings on the watch, then tap Phone.
Setting up a managed Apple Watch for a family member is available only in certain countries or regions.
If you’re in China mainland, you must verify your identity when setting up cellular on a family member’s Apple Watch, as required by local regulations. Contact your carrier for further assistance if needed.
