Swampgoat
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Q: Best set-up for a two person family with multiple devices?

We are a husband and wife who (happily) share one iMac and one iPhone.  We each have individual iPads.

 

We have one Apple ID.

 

Will setting up Family sharing be of any benefit or detriment?

 

Will adding a second Apple ID be of any benefit or detriment?

 

Thanks for any recommendations, even those that say leave well enough alone.

iPhone 5s, iOS 9.3.1

Posted on Jul 7, 2016 3:02 PM

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Q: Best set-up for a two person family with multiple devices?

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  • by Rysz,

    Rysz Rysz Jul 7, 2016 3:07 PM in response to Swampgoat
    Level 7 (20,507 points)
    iTunes
    Jul 7, 2016 3:07 PM in response to Swampgoat

    It is essential that each of you has a separate Apple ID. That's the only way to keep individual data separate. I would also advice to set up separate User Accounts to further the notion of individual accounts. Since, up to date, all purchases were made on one of those accounts, that person should set Family Sharing to allow access to all those purchases to the other person.

     

    Family Sharing - Apple Support

  • by Csound1,

    Csound1 Csound1 Jul 7, 2016 3:06 PM in response to Swampgoat
    Level 9 (50,439 points)
    Desktops
    Jul 7, 2016 3:06 PM in response to Swampgoat

    2 people, 2 Apple ID's is the best way, especially if you want to use family sharing.

  • by LACAllen,

    LACAllen LACAllen Jul 7, 2016 8:15 PM in response to Swampgoat
    Level 5 (4,874 points)
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    Jul 7, 2016 8:15 PM in response to Swampgoat

    Impossible for anyone to tell you "best"

     

    What are your needs? Requirements? What are you not able to do right now that you think is needed for you? What are you able to do right now that you want to retain?

     

    Too many variables for a short answer.