My sons apple watch doesnt have options to upload apps on my phone. He's on family setup. How do I fix?

My sons apple watch doesnt have options to upload apps on my phone. He's on family setup. Theres no app options at all. How do I fix?

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Posted on Mar 15, 2023 12:27 PM

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javaliga

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Mar 15, 2023 2:08 PM in response to lorifromnew york

Note that some Apple Watch features depend on having a dedicated companion iPhone, and aren't available on an Apple Watch that you pair using Family Setup. For more info, see:>

Set up Apple Watch for a family member - Apple Support

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