Watch series 7 with cellular set up in family mode

The price of the watch is not worth it in this mode, you cannot install apps, what good is a fancy smart watch without apps?

Posted on Feb 23, 2022 5:42 PM

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Posted on Feb 23, 2022 6:53 PM

No, the watch cannot install apps. Every app in the store has the “get” button greyed out saying “Requires iPhone” and at the same time they market the watch for this purpose. The idea is a parent can set up the watch for their kid with their phone. But once you do the watch cannot run most apps anymore. Sooo, unless you also get your child an iPhone, this marketed setup mode is not worth the cost of the watch.

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Feb 23, 2022 6:53 PM in response to BobHarris

No, the watch cannot install apps. Every app in the store has the “get” button greyed out saying “Requires iPhone” and at the same time they market the watch for this purpose. The idea is a parent can set up the watch for their kid with their phone. But once you do the watch cannot run most apps anymore. Sooo, unless you also get your child an iPhone, this marketed setup mode is not worth the cost of the watch.

Feb 23, 2022 9:04 PM in response to 12thMan

https://www.pocket-lint.com/smartwatches/news/apple/153807-apple-watch-family-setup-how-to-details.amphtml

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Apple Family Setup users (ie your kids) will be able to access the Watch App Store to download third-party apps directly on their devices, but you'll be able to manage what is available for them to download.


Note: if the Apple Watch app REQUIRES a cooperative iPhone app, then, no it cannot be installed, as the child does not have an iPhone. In that case it is the developer that would need to change the app.


Here is Apple’s return policy if you find the Family Plan is unsuitable for your needs.

Returns & Refunds - Shopping Help - Apple

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