how do i install apps on my family member's watch when the apps require iPhone.

how do i install apps on my family member's watch when the apps require iPhone?

The family member setup requires creating a new apple id for a child but then how can i install apps from my iPhone? The family member (child) doesn't have an iphone

Posted on Jul 22, 2023 4:10 PM

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2 replies

Branta_uk

Level 7

32,892 points

Jul 23, 2023 4:29 AM in response to bryanhzhao

You might have some success with direct download from the App Store to the target Apple Watch. See

Set up Apple Watch for a family member - Apple Support

and particularly point #6, Turn on Ask to Buy which might point you in the right direction for other downloads

StfromOP

Level 1

10 points

May 11, 2024 7:08 PM in response to bryanhzhao

It’s great that Apple lets users who don’t know the answer try and answer instead of just answering the fying question. This blows.

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