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Family Setup Feature of Apple Watch

Jan 6, 2025

Lecture Notes: Apple Watch Family Setup Feature

Introduction

  • New Feature: Apple introduces family setup for Apple Watch, allowing setup without an iPhone.
  • Target Audience: Useful for children not ready for a smartphone.

Benefits of Apple Watch for Children

  • Cost Advantage:
    • Apple Watch SE with LTE is cheaper than iPhone SE.
    • Cellular service for watch is cheaper ($10/month) versus iPhone ($26/month).
  • Practicality:
    • Less risk of being lost or damaged as it's worn on the wrist.
    • Unique phone number for communication.
    • Parents can approve contacts on the watch.
  • Communication:
    • Use of the walkie-talkie app for easy communication.
  • Location Tracking:
    • Find People app to track child’s location.
    • Notifications when child leaves a location.
  • Financial Features:
    • Apple Cash Family to send money securely to the watch.
    • Use Apple Pay with the watch.
  • School Time Mode:
    • Restricts apps and enables Do Not Disturb during school.
  • Entertainment & Assistance:
    • Music and podcasts via Bluetooth.
    • Siri for questions and directions.
  • Fitness:
    • Activity and workout features encourage physical activity.

Setting Up Apple Watch for Child

  • Requirements:
    • Parent needs an iPhone with iOS 14.
    • Apple Watch Series 4 or newer with cellular.
    • Cellular setup costs as low as $10/month.

Step-by-Step Setup Process

  1. Create Child's Apple Account:
    • Use Family Sharing settings on iPhone.
    • Create account with child’s details.
    • Set up iCloud email if needed.
  2. Pairing the Watch:
    • Use the Apple Watch app.
    • Pair manually or automatically.
    • Choose wrist and agree to terms.
  3. Setup Cellular and WiFi:
    • Confirm cellular setup.
    • Share WiFi automatically.
  4. Enable Features:
    • Location services, Hey Siri.
    • Apple Cash Family (identity verification needed).
    • Messages in iCloud, health data sharing.
    • Emergency contact setup and medical ID.
  5. Customize & Finalize Setup:
    • Set up activity goals.
    • Add photos and contacts.
    • Configure Screen Time and School Time mode.
    • Memoji watch face customization.

Conclusion

  • Recommendation:
    • Apple Watch is practical and financially sensible for children.
    • For purchase advice, refer to the Apple Watch Buyer's Guide.
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  • Thank You: End of tutorial.

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