Series 3 for Family Setup with cell?

Why does it say you can only do Family Setup on a Series 4 or newer or SE? Does that mean I cannot use a Series 3 with GPS Cell for my son tied to my phone?

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Posted on Jan 19, 2022 2:25 PM

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Posted on Jan 19, 2022 2:53 PM


Why does it say you can only do Family Setup on a Series 4 or newer or SE?

Because anything else won't support there Family setup option.

Does that mean I cannot use a Series 3 with GPS?

Yes.

Cell for my son tied to my phone?

If your carrier supports the Family Setup feature, the watch will have its own phone number.


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Jan 19, 2022 2:53 PM in response to ChristenBC


Why does it say you can only do Family Setup on a Series 4 or newer or SE?

Because anything else won't support there Family setup option.

Does that mean I cannot use a Series 3 with GPS?

Yes.

Cell for my son tied to my phone?

If your carrier supports the Family Setup feature, the watch will have its own phone number.


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