Related Article: If your Apple Watch isn't connected or paired with your iPhone

Looks like no one’s replied in a while. To start the conversation again, simply ask a new question.

i bought a series 3 cellular to find out i can't add to family sharing is there any way i can

hi i bought a cellular series 3 watch to now find out on line it is not compatible with family sharing is there anyway if i update soft ware it will work with the family sharing i wasn't told when speaking with apple i needed the newer models

thanks in advance


Posted on Dec 24, 2021 2:00 PM

Reply
Question marked as Apple recommended

No.

The person you set up Apple Watch for must be part of your Family Sharing group and have a cellular-capable Apple Watch SE or Apple Watch Series 4 or later. (Your family member’s watch doesn’t have to use the same cellular carrier as the iPhone you manage it with.) See the iPhone User Guide for information about setting up Family Sharing.

Note: Family setup is not available in all regions.


Set up a family member’s Apple Watch - Apple Support

Posted on Dec 24, 2021 2:25 PM

1 reply
Question marked as Apple recommended

Dec 24, 2021 2:25 PM in response to becbec72

No.

The person you set up Apple Watch for must be part of your Family Sharing group and have a cellular-capable Apple Watch SE or Apple Watch Series 4 or later. (Your family member’s watch doesn’t have to use the same cellular carrier as the iPhone you manage it with.) See the iPhone User Guide for information about setting up Family Sharing.

Note: Family setup is not available in all regions.


Set up a family member’s Apple Watch - Apple Support

i bought a series 3 cellular to find out i can't add to family sharing is there any way i can

Welcome to Apple Support Community
A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple ID.