The communications limits for my child’s watch are affecting my messages

I set up an Apple Watch for my child but the communications limits are blocking my messages

Posted on May 20, 2023 8:19 AM

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Posted on May 22, 2023 1:38 PM

Hello viruna,


It seems like messages you send are being blocked on your child's Apple Watch due to restrictions or limits that were enabled, correct?


If so, please be sure to check out the information in section 9 of the link you came from. That section explains how to set up and manage shared contacts and Schooltime, which may help: Set up Apple Watch for a family member


Set up shared contacts and Schooltime

Now you're asked to set up the contacts that will be available on the Apple Watch. To allow this, you need to have Contacts in iCloud enabled. Go to Settings > [your name] > iCloud on your iPhone and make sure that Contacts is turned on.*

Then you can choose trusted people from your own Contacts app to share on the Apple Watch. You can manage these shared contacts later, and set up restrictions, in Screen Time on your iPhone.

Finally, set a Screen Time passcode for the watch, and turn on Schooltime. When you're finished, tap OK to begin using the Apple Watch.

* If you're in China mainland, you also need to make sure that the Contacts app on your iPhone can use wireless data. Open Contacts, then tap one of the options to allow data use.


Thanks!

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May 22, 2023 1:38 PM in response to viruna

Hello viruna,


It seems like messages you send are being blocked on your child's Apple Watch due to restrictions or limits that were enabled, correct?


If so, please be sure to check out the information in section 9 of the link you came from. That section explains how to set up and manage shared contacts and Schooltime, which may help: Set up Apple Watch for a family member


Set up shared contacts and Schooltime

Now you're asked to set up the contacts that will be available on the Apple Watch. To allow this, you need to have Contacts in iCloud enabled. Go to Settings > [your name] > iCloud on your iPhone and make sure that Contacts is turned on.*

Then you can choose trusted people from your own Contacts app to share on the Apple Watch. You can manage these shared contacts later, and set up restrictions, in Screen Time on your iPhone.

Finally, set a Screen Time passcode for the watch, and turn on Schooltime. When you're finished, tap OK to begin using the Apple Watch.

* If you're in China mainland, you also need to make sure that the Contacts app on your iPhone can use wireless data. Open Contacts, then tap one of the options to allow data use.


Thanks!

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