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Add Apple Watch For Your Kids

Set up family members with an Apple Watch so they can call, text, and share photos.

Requirements

  • An iPhone® 10S or above
  • Apple Watch® on an AT&T WirelessSM plan
  • An iCloud® account for the person who will use the Apple Watch (if they don’t have an account, you can create one during Family Sharing)


Good to know:

  • Each watch has its own phone number, voicemail, messages, and contacts.
    • Calls made to a family member’s watch won’t ring the paired iPhone.
    • Calls made to the iPhone won’t ring the Family Sharing watches.
  • Watches can have different mobile service providers than the paired iPhone, but you can’t buy another provider’s plan during setup. You have to purchase one before you start.
  • Have another wireless provider and want to use AT&T for your watch? Visit an AT&T store or contact us.

Set up and add a family member’s watch

Want to add an existing watch to Family Sharing group? Reset the watch before you start. If you’re using a different wireless service provider for the watch, you must buy a plan before setup. 

  1. Place the Apple Watch close to your iPhone.
  2. Open the Watch app.
  3. Tap All Watches and then Add a Watch.
  4. Select Set up for a Family Member and follow the prompts.
  5. Follow the instructions to set up mobile service on the watch.
    • Using AT&T? You’ll see AT&T in the Cellular Plan section.
    • Using a different provider? You’ll see the watch’s wireless provider in the Cellular Plan section.
  6. Review and turn on optional features to complete setup.

Want more info? Check out Apple Support: Set up an Apple Watch for a family member

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Last updated: November 18, 2025

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