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Can I use the Apple Watch Series 3 GPS Cellular for my son who doesn’t have a phone with parent controls? Thanks.

Can I use the Apple Watch Series 3 GPS Cellular for my son who doesn’t have a phone with parent controls?

He’s too young for a phone but I’d like to be able to contact him and vis versa when he is out or at his dads.

Thanks!

iPhone XS, iOS 14

Posted on Jun 11, 2021 8:50 AM

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Posted on Jun 11, 2021 8:53 AM

What you need

An Apple Watch Series 4 or later with cellular,* or Apple Watch SE with cellular, with watchOS 7 or later.
An iPhone 6s or later with iOS 14 or later for the initial watch setup.
An Apple ID for yourself and one for the family member who will use the Apple Watch. Your Apple ID needs to have two-factor authentication turned on.
A Family Sharing setup that includes the person who'll use the Apple Watch. You need to have the role of organiser or parent/guardian to set up an Apple Watch for a family member.

* A cellular plan isn't required to set up an Apple Watch for a family member, but is necessary for some features.

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