can I set up an Apple Watch without an iphone

My son got an Apple Watch but nobody has an iPhone in our family. The setup instructions seem to require an iPhone to pair it too. Any other solutions?

Posted on Dec 25, 2020 12:07 PM

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Posted on Dec 25, 2020 12:10 PM

The only other solution was if another family member has an iphone;

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Dec 25, 2020 12:10 PM in response to ntoren

The only other solution was if another family member has an iphone;

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