How to Add a Mobile Plan to Apple Watch Family Setup Easily

Have you ever thought about adding a personal touch to your family’s communication devices? Well, with Apple’s Family Setup for the Apple Watch, you can! This nifty feature lets you use your iPhone to set up multiple Apple Watches for family members without needing a separate iPhone for each watch. Imagine the convenience of calls, messages, and GPS on a wrist for everyone, from seniors to kids. Let’s dive into how to get started with setting up your family’s Apple Watches and subscribe to a Truphone mobile plan.

Check Compatibility of Your Apple Watch

First things first, make sure your Apple Watch model is compatible with Family Setup. The supported models include:

• Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular)
• Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular)
• Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 and Series 5 (GPS + Cellular)

To stay on top of the latest supported models, always refer to the Apple website. Also, ensure both your iPhone and the Apple Watch are updated to the latest iOS version.

Steps for Setting Up Family Sharing

Family Sharing is the backbone of Family Setup. Here’s how to get it rolling:

1. On your iPhone, head to Settings > Apple ID > Family Sharing > Add Member.
2. You can add an existing Apple ID for the family member or create a new one. No worries if you’ve not set it up already; you can do it during the Watch setup.

Setting Up Your Apple Watch for a Family Member

Ready to set up your family member’s Watch? Let’s get to it:

1. Open the Watch app on your iPhone.
2. Select Set Up for a Family Member.
3. Pair your Apple Watch by holding it in front of your iPhone camera.
4. Accept the terms and conditions, set your text size, and create a four-digit password.
5. Choose the family member who will be using the Watch, as linked to your Family Sharing settings.
6. If needed, add or create a new Apple ID for them. Enter their Apple ID and password, and connect the Apple Watch.

With these steps, your Apple Watch should be now good to go!

Purchasing a Truphone Cellular Plan

After connecting your Apple Watch, it’s time to consider a Truphone cellular plan. With this plan, the Watch can handle calls, messages, and more—all with its own phone number! Here’s how to set it up:

1. In the Watch app on your iPhone, select the watch, then tap Cellular Plan.
2. Select Set Up Cellular Plan.
3. Check if your carrier supports multiple Watch plans in your region and select from the available options.
4. If needed, head to the Apple website under Family Setup to find network providers. Choose Truphone.
5. On the Truphone website, select a monthly or yearly plan and enjoy a 7-day free trial.
6. Create an account or log in to Truphone. Ensure your email is verified.
7. Enter your Watch’s EID on the Checkout page, and you won’t be charged until the trial period ends.

The setup may take a few minutes, but soon you’ll receive a notification to install your Truphone plan. If the notification doesn’t show up, manually set up your plan in the Watch app by tapping Mobile Data > Set Up Mobile Data and follow the prompts.

Stay Connected

Once your Apple Watch is connected to the Truphone network, your family is just a call or text away. With unlimited calls, SMS, and data, managing your favorite apps becomes a breeze. For easy plan management, visit go.truphone.com/dashboard from your phone or computer.

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Looking for Cellular Plans for Apple Watch?

Here’s a breakdown of all the plans that are currently available in the US.

Carrier	Cost (per month)	Additional Details
US Mobile	FREE with Unltd Premium Or $6.5/mo annually Or $9.5/mo Taxes & fees included!	Works with any plans.
Verizon	$15 + tax & fees	$7.50 credit with certain plans​Verizon​
AT&T	$10 + tax & fees
T-Mobile	$12 + tax & fees	Only works with certain plans​www.iphonelife.com​iMore
Xfinity Mobile	$10 + tax & fees	Pairs well with Xfinity home internet​ www.iphonelife.com​Coverage Critic
C Spire	$10 + tax & fees	Only available in select regions​Wear To Track​iMore