Apple watch for kid without iPhone

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Apple watch for kid without iPhone

My son inherited an apple watch from my wife, who got a new one. I subsequently broke this, so I got him a new one and want to let him be able to use it independently. However, Apple wants me to synch it as my second watch. How do I set it up so that my data still synchs on my phone and his watch can work separately for him? Right now I feel like I'm being bamboozled by Apple. I don't want to get him a phone. He has an iPad... why can't I synch his watch with an iPad? I'm really unhappy about this, Apple.

Posted on Jan 4, 2019 6:55 PM

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ckuan

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Jan 4, 2019 7:01 PM in response to cnebbe

Well, unhappy or not.

Apple never says Watch can paired with anything else except an iPhone.

It also doesn't paired with any other phones, so you know.

It 's designed that way since the first Watch. It is what it is.

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Ferd II

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Jan 4, 2019 7:01 PM in response to cnebbe

Why do you feel "bamboozled?"

Apple Watch Series 4 - Apple clearly states:

Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) requires an iPhone 6 or later with iOS 12 or later. Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) requires an iPhone 5s or later with iOS 12 or later. Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) requires an iPhone 6 or later with iOS 11 or later. Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) requires an iPhone 5s or later with iOS 11 or later.

You will find the same disclaimer on any Watch selected in the Apple Store.

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