How can I get my find my ... app to show my friends my watch location instead of my phone location

How can I get my find my ... app to show my friends my watch location instead of my phone location? I have my watch with me more often than my phone.

iPhone 11, iOS 13

Posted on Apr 24, 2020 1:29 PM

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javaliga

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Apr 24, 2020 1:57 PM in response to Sp3239

I'm not sure this works for the watch, but see the "Change your sharing device" section in:

Find friends and share your location with Find My - Apple Support

If it doesn't, you might like to make this suggestion to Apple:

Product Feedback - Apple

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