Set up kids iPhone

We have given my son my husbands old Apple Watch. My husband has some all the set up yet for some reason the watch thinks it belongs to be. I’m not sure how this can happen as I’ve never even opened the watch. E.g when he hits an exercise goal it says “congratulations Samantha”. Why would it have paired with my profile and how do I untangle this?

Apple Watch Series 5, watchOS 10

Posted on Sep 29, 2024 4:08 AM

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Did your husband unpair and erase the Apple Watch, as explained in this article, before you set it up again for your son?

What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your Apple Watch, or buy one from someone else - Apple Support

Then follow the steps mentioned here:

Set up Apple Watch for a family member - Apple Support

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Sep 29, 2024 4:35 AM in response to SamNotSureHow

Did your husband unpair and erase the Apple Watch, as explained in this article, before you set it up again for your son?

What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your Apple Watch, or buy one from someone else - Apple Support

Then follow the steps mentioned here:

Set up Apple Watch for a family member - Apple Support

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