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Pairing old watch for Mom without apple ID

I bought a new apple watch 8 and am trying to pair my old apple watch 6 for my Mom. She has no apple ID or password. How do I pair her watch to my iPhone?


Windows, Windows 10

Posted on Sep 9, 2023 7:52 AM

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Posted on Sep 10, 2023 12:20 AM

Hi bermudaschwartz

welcome to the Apple (user-to-user) Community.


Re: "Pairing old watch for Mom without apple ID" & ""How do I pair her watch to my iPhone?"


Apple support has an article online (link below), with the requirements for setting up a Watch for a Family member:

Set up Apple Watch for a family member - Apple Support

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Re: "She has no apple ID or password".


Seems your Mum will need her own Apple ID and password.

How to create a new Apple ID - Apple Support

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If needed:

Watch support website: (info / support / contact options):

Apple Watch - Official Apple Support


All the best :-)

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Sep 10, 2023 12:20 AM in response to bermudaschwartz

Hi bermudaschwartz

welcome to the Apple (user-to-user) Community.


Re: "Pairing old watch for Mom without apple ID" & ""How do I pair her watch to my iPhone?"


Apple support has an article online (link below), with the requirements for setting up a Watch for a Family member:

Set up Apple Watch for a family member - Apple Support

__________________________________

Re: "She has no apple ID or password".


Seems your Mum will need her own Apple ID and password.

How to create a new Apple ID - Apple Support

______________________________________


If needed:

Watch support website: (info / support / contact options):

Apple Watch - Official Apple Support


All the best :-)

Pairing old watch for Mom without apple ID

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