Installing apps on Apple Watch for family member

I need help with my kids Apple Watch. We are trying to install apps, but I can’t share my apps, and no App Store is available on their watch. I tried resetting but it’s still not available. She has her own Apple ID, and she’s under 13. After resetting I did not set up any screen time limits.

Apple Watch SE

Posted on Aug 25, 2022 5:00 PM

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LucidChaos28 Author

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4 points

Aug 25, 2022 6:42 PM in response to Community User

Hi thanks! I’ve tried this, but it didn’t help. I do think I’ve figured out a work around though.

Aug 25, 2022 5:11 PM in response to LucidChaos28

See this;

How do you install Apps on a Family Setup

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