Can I set up an Apple Watch for my son without have a cellular model?

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Can I set up an Apple Watch for my son without have a cellular model?

Today me and my son went to go get him a new smartwatch. The Apple Watch was a non-cellular model as I didn't want to get him a phone number just yet. I also won't get him an iPhone until he is 17. I have currently bought it, and I have never had an Apple Watch before, so I don't know how to set up an Apple Watch of this spec. Can anyone help?

Apple Watch SE (2nd generation)

Posted on Sep 9, 2024 2:16 AM

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Ingo2711

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Sep 9, 2024 4:20 AM in response to Rudegar

For the Apple Watch SE the article mentions, that it has to have the cellular option as well:

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What you need

An Apple Watch Series 4 or later with cellular,* or Apple Watch SE with cellular, with watchOS 7 or later.
An iPhone 6s or later with iOS 14 or later for the initial watch setup. Learn more about Apple Watch and iPhone compatibility.
An Apple ID for yourself and one for the family member who will use the Apple Watch. Your Apple ID needs to have two-factor authentication turned on.
A Family Sharing group that includes the person who'll use the Apple Watch. You need to have the role of organizer or parent/guardian to set up an Apple Watch for a family member.

* A cellular plan isn't required to set up an Apple Watch for a family member, but is necessary for some features.

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copied from: Set up Apple Watch for a family member - Apple Support

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Rudegar

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Sep 9, 2024 2:33 AM in response to SAM_Sailer

maybe Set up Apple Watch for a family member - Apple Support

it says "A cellular plan isn't required to set up an Apple Watch for a family member, but is necessary for some features."

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