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Trying to decide best way to set up dad's watch: if I set up with my phone in family pairing, can it replace his iphone? (so I don't have to buy a 6 or later for it to work, and so that I can manage it for him.)

Posted on Feb 23, 2021 11:48 AM

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Feb 23, 2021 11:54 AM in response to christabel112

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Set up an Apple Watch for a family member – Apple Support

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