Family Setup

[gw0gvq]

Are you able to use Family setup on Apple watches 4 and 5 as well as 6? if so how please is it set

 

[dave006]

Simple follow the steps in this Apple support link:

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211768#features

Dave

 

[gw0gvq]

Instead of Family Member can you set up two watches on one phone?

 

[dave006]

Yes you can have up to 5 watches paired with a single iPhone. So start your collection now. I don't have a more recent Apple support article but here are the basics and a feature know as auto switch.

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT205792

Dave

 

[gw0gvq]

Thanks.
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[gw0gvq]

I'm a little confused do I have to reset my current watch or what because on the diagram shown in the link it doesn'. My AW5 that I'm wearing doesn't show that screen it shows my complications etc. and when iI tap it if I scroll it says, setas current watch face and below remove as a current watch face.

 

[dave006]

Not sure where you are? You have to use the Watch app on your iPhone to add a secondary watch. This is completely different from Family Setup.

Dave

 

[gw0gvq]

yes, I am but for some reason, I can see the face of the AW5 I'm wearing but not what's showing in the diagram for the wording.

 

[dave006]

Ok from the Watch app, Click on the All Watches link on the top of the default screen that shows your watches name and shows your My Faces below it.

Dave

 

[gw0gvq]

Thanks but i notice the Data plan doesn't move on the second watch unless its a diff one

 

[dave006]

Yes that is a different issue than Family Setup but very related since devices can't actually share a single plan. Each watch would need it's own data plan and even that is dependent on your wireless carrier.

Each watch has its own settings, so you can customize each one with different apps, glances, and watch faces. For example, if you add a card to Apple Pay or install an app on one watch, it won't appear automatically on all your watches.

You can pair more than one Apple Watch GPS + Cellular model, but not all carriers support multiple, active cellular plans at the same time. Contact your carrier for details.

Dave

 

[gw0gvq]

No, your right but I have a feeling they may start supporting it. I notice with the family plan you have to have another apple id as well

 

[dave006]

I don' think that is likely as the Family Setup requires the multiple Apple IDs to allow each member to use other Apple features like iMessage and other tools.

Dave