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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Posted on Sep 9, 2024 2:33 AM

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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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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* 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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