Apple watch series 8

I thinking of buying this for my parents who have a history of heart attacks, but they do not own a cell phone. They do have a non-apple tablet would this work?


Also, do I have to pay for a subscription service?

Posted on Nov 28, 2022 9:39 AM

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Posted on Nov 28, 2022 9:49 AM

MichelleMadge wrote:

I thinking of buying this for my parents who have a history of heart attacks, but they do not own a cell phone. They do have a non-apple tablet would this work?

An iPhone is required to setup the Apple Watch. If you have an iPhone, you can set it up for them using Family Setup, though some of the health features and specifically the ECG and Blood Oxygen will not be available. Link-> Set up Apple Watch for a family member - Apple Support


Also, do I have to pay for a subscription service?

No. no subscription services are required to use Apple Watch.


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Nov 28, 2022 9:49 AM in response to MichelleMadge

MichelleMadge wrote:

I thinking of buying this for my parents who have a history of heart attacks, but they do not own a cell phone. They do have a non-apple tablet would this work?

An iPhone is required to setup the Apple Watch. If you have an iPhone, you can set it up for them using Family Setup, though some of the health features and specifically the ECG and Blood Oxygen will not be available. Link-> Set up Apple Watch for a family member - Apple Support


Also, do I have to pay for a subscription service?

No. no subscription services are required to use Apple Watch.


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