With the Apple watch second gen SE GPS and Cellular do you need your own phone number for it to work?

My granddaughter has no iphone so I believe I can use family setup but I am unclear if this requires her own phone number.

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Posted on Dec 6, 2023 9:07 AM

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Posted on Dec 6, 2023 9:14 AM

It does not require her own phone number, but without one, the Apple Watch will be limited in functionality.


It will need to be connected to Wi-Fi to do anything other than tell the time.


Also, with Family Setup, several features will not be available, even when connected to Wi-Fi.

See the following support document for specifics.

click here ➜ Set up Apple Watch for a family member - Apple Support


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Dec 6, 2023 9:14 AM in response to kjacob1950

It does not require her own phone number, but without one, the Apple Watch will be limited in functionality.


It will need to be connected to Wi-Fi to do anything other than tell the time.


Also, with Family Setup, several features will not be available, even when connected to Wi-Fi.

See the following support document for specifics.

click here ➜ Set up Apple Watch for a family member - Apple Support


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