How can I set up Family Sharing for Apple Watch?

So, I am on one network. The Apple Watch I got for my daughter is on another network as a standalone plan. When I set up her Apple Watch, I try to set up her Cell service and it keeps directing to log into my network and not an option for her service. What am I doing wrong? I have AT&T and she has T-Mobile if that helps.


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Original Title: Family Sharing, Set Up Apple Watch cellular issue

Posted on Jul 16, 2025 11:25 AM

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Posted on Jul 21, 2025 9:14 AM

Short answer: you don't.


Long answer:


Family Sharing is not setup for specific devices, it's set up for Apple Accounts, and devices attached to those accounts can then access the subscriptions and purchases through Family Sharing.


What exactly are you looking to have the Apple Watch access from Family Sharing?


Or do you perhaps mean, Family Setup, where you set up an Apple Watch for a family member that does not own an iPhone. click here ➜ Set up Apple Watch for a family member - Apple Support


If you mean something else, then please clarify.

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Jul 21, 2025 9:14 AM in response to mfb83

Short answer: you don't.


Long answer:


Family Sharing is not setup for specific devices, it's set up for Apple Accounts, and devices attached to those accounts can then access the subscriptions and purchases through Family Sharing.


What exactly are you looking to have the Apple Watch access from Family Sharing?


Or do you perhaps mean, Family Setup, where you set up an Apple Watch for a family member that does not own an iPhone. click here ➜ Set up Apple Watch for a family member - Apple Support


If you mean something else, then please clarify.

Jul 20, 2025 10:04 PM in response to mfb83

Hi mfb83,

Re: Family Sharing, Set Up Apple Watch cellular issue


Wondering if Apple Support's online article (link below) can help guide you through the steps:

Set up Apple Watch for a family member - Apple Support

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Re: I try to set up her Cell service and it keeps directing to log into my network and not an option for her service.


Do you want your daughter to be able to use your wi-fi ? (ie: as well as her cellular service for calls etc.)

See step 7 in the above article for details.

( You would contact the provider to set up your daughter's service. )


Hope this helps :-)

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