How can I link my Apple ID on my apple watch to a different one, but my phone keeps the same apple ID, and my watch gets messages and calls from that ID?

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How can I link my Apple ID on my apple watch to a different one, but my phone keeps the same apple ID, and my watch gets messages and calls from that ID?

How can I link my Apple ID on my apple watch to a different one, but my phone keeps the same apple ID, and my watch gets messages and calls from that ID? I am trying to do this because I am giving my Apple Watch to one of my cousins, but he does not have any Apple IDs, or devices

Apple Watch Series 3, watchOS 8

Posted on Jun 5, 2024 12:04 PM

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sberman

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Jun 5, 2024 12:25 PM in response to shaoma1

Let’s go through the steps.

Your cousin needs to obtain her/his own, unique Apple ID. How to create a new Apple ID - Apple Support
Thoroughly cleanse the Apple Watch. What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your Apple Watch, or buy one from someone else - Apple Support
Set up the Apple Watch for your cousin. Set up Apple Watch for a family member - Apple Support

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How can I link my Apple ID on my apple watch to a different one, but my phone keeps the same apple ID, and my watch gets messages and calls from that ID?

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