Apple watch questions

Ok so me and my brother are getting a apple watch SE 2 in 2 months and i have some questions because we dont have a iphone and its gonna connect to my dads phone via family sharing or whatever its called. its also both gonna be the cellular version and by t mobile if that helps answer my questions. and we all have different icloud accounts if that helps.


ok so first question-

if me and my brother connects to the same iphone (my dads) will we still be able to both download apps and games like spotify and chess as i heard they work on apple watches, and if so please tell me how to do it so i can tell my dad.



second question-

will all features of apple watch still work (including the downloading of third party apps as said by first question)


i will ask more question if i need to later on.



Thank you so much- IHed

Apple Watch SE (2nd generation)

Posted on Oct 22, 2023 3:58 PM

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Posted on Oct 23, 2023 3:02 PM

Hey there IHed,


Thanks for reaching out in the community!


With regard to downloading apps, this will be possible when setting up the Apple Watch from your dad's iPhone. Keep in mind, however, that if there are any restrictions set up there might be limits to what apps you can download. You'll want to talk with your dad to confirm what you are allowed to download first.


For help with downloading apps: Get more apps on Apple Watch - Apple Support


You are able to have a different carrier to provide cellular on the watch. To set up cellular, you'll follow these steps: Set up cellular on Apple Watch - Apple Support


To answer your second question, you'll have access to the same features on your Apple Watch including the ability to download third party apps.


You'll want to use the steps in the link below to set up the Apple Watch using your dad's device:


Set up a family member’s Apple Watch - Apple Support


The section titled "Set up Screen Time" will be where restrictions/limits are set. This will be something your dad can do on his iPhone.


We hope that helps answer your questions.


Take care!




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Oct 23, 2023 3:02 PM in response to IHed

Hey there IHed,


Thanks for reaching out in the community!


With regard to downloading apps, this will be possible when setting up the Apple Watch from your dad's iPhone. Keep in mind, however, that if there are any restrictions set up there might be limits to what apps you can download. You'll want to talk with your dad to confirm what you are allowed to download first.


For help with downloading apps: Get more apps on Apple Watch - Apple Support


You are able to have a different carrier to provide cellular on the watch. To set up cellular, you'll follow these steps: Set up cellular on Apple Watch - Apple Support


To answer your second question, you'll have access to the same features on your Apple Watch including the ability to download third party apps.


You'll want to use the steps in the link below to set up the Apple Watch using your dad's device:


Set up a family member’s Apple Watch - Apple Support


The section titled "Set up Screen Time" will be where restrictions/limits are set. This will be something your dad can do on his iPhone.


We hope that helps answer your questions.


Take care!




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