How do you add another device on family sharing for the same kid?

How do you add another device on family sharing for the same kid.. example: iPhone and iPad with the same iCloud email for one child




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iPhone 8, iOS 12

Posted on Jun 11, 2019 1:56 PM

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Posted on Jun 12, 2019 8:44 AM

Family Sharing is tied to the Apple ID, not specific devices.


As long as the Apple ID that is part of the Family Group is signed into the devices, they can be used in Family Sharing directly. There's nothing else that needs to be done.


Just make sure both devices are using the child's Apple ID for iTunes & App Stores, and iCloud, and Family sharing should automatically be available.


See here: Sign in with your Apple ID - Apple Support

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Jun 12, 2019 8:44 AM in response to Dukes_Family19

Family Sharing is tied to the Apple ID, not specific devices.


As long as the Apple ID that is part of the Family Group is signed into the devices, they can be used in Family Sharing directly. There's nothing else that needs to be done.


Just make sure both devices are using the child's Apple ID for iTunes & App Stores, and iCloud, and Family sharing should automatically be available.


See here: Sign in with your Apple ID - Apple Support

Jun 12, 2019 8:40 AM in response to Dukes_Family19

Hello and welcome to Apple Support Communities, Dukes_Family19.


If I understand your post correctly, your child has one device with their own Apple ID already and you're trying to add a second device for them with the same Apple ID. I’d like to help.


They'll just need to sign in on the new device with the same Apple ID.


Follow the steps in this article:


Help your child set up an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch


Let us know if that resolves this issue for you. 


Thanks for using the Apple Support Communities. Take care.

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