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Apple Watch
Set Up with Number Share (Set Up for Myself)

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Apple Watch <\/div><\/span> Set Up with Number Share (Set Up for Myself)<\/div><\/h1>
Setting up your Apple Watch®<\/span> with Number Share allows it to use the phone number associated with your iPhone®<\/span>, even when your phone isn\x27t nearby.<\/div><\/div>

Before you begin<\/div><\/h2>

Only one Apple Watch with Number Share can be paired with an Apple®<\/span> iPhone®<\/span>; if you are pairing and activating a replacement iPhone or Apple Watch, follow these steps to unpair before proceeding<\/a>.<\/div><\/div>
Apple Watch Series 3 must be tied to an eligible iPhone with Number Share to be activated. Series 4 and later can be activated on Number Share or as a Standalone Mode (Apple Watch For Your Kids)<\/a>. Check out these Number Share FAQs<\/a> for more info.<\/div><\/div>
Both devices must be charged and kept close together while they are paired and synced.<\/div><\/div>
Ensure your iPhone:
is updated to iOS 13 or higher.<\/div><\/li>
is connected to the ɧ��Ƶ network and the Bluetooth®<\/span> setting is turned on<\/a>.<\/div><\/li>
has LTE Voice and Data turned on<\/a>.<\/div><\/li>
has a network connection or Wi\u002DFi turned on<\/a>.
Apple Watch can connect only to 2.4 GHz Wi\u002DFi networks. For additional info on connecting to Wi\u002DFi refer to, About Bluetooth, Wi\u002DFi, and cellular on your Apple Watch<\/a>.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li><\/div><\/ul><\/div><\/div>
If you\x27re switching the iPhone your Apple Watch is paired with, refer to Switch Paired iPhone<\/a>.<\/div><\/div> <\/div><\/section><\/div> <\/div> <\/div>

Steps<\/div><\/h2>
Power your Apple Watch on by pressing and holding the
Side button<\/div><\/span> until the Apple logo is displayed. <\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>
On your iPhone, open the
Watch app<\/div><\/span>.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>
Tap
Start Pairing<\/div><\/span>.<\/div><\/span>

If your device was set up in Standalone mode for a family member and you\x27re switching to Number Share for yourself, unpair your watch<\/a> before completing these steps.<\/div><\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>
Tap
Set Up for Myself<\/div><\/span>.<\/div><\/span>

This step doesn\x27t apply to the Apple Watch Series 3, skip to next step.<\/div><\/div>
If you\x27re setting the Apple Watch up in Standalone mode for a family member, refer to Set Up in Standalone Mode (Apple Watch For Your Kids)<\/a>.<\/div><\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>
Center the watch face in the viewfinder on your iPhone until \x27Your Apple Watch is Paired\x27 is displayed.<\/div><\/span>

If the pairing animation isn\x27t displayed or the iPhone doesn\x27t read it, tap Pair Apple Watch manually<\/a>.<\/div><\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>
If prompted to update the software on your Watch, tap
Update Now<\/div><\/span>.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>
Do one of the following:<\/div><\/span>

If this is your first Apple Watch, or if you want a fresh start, tap
Set Up as a New Apple Watch<\/div><\/span>.<\/div><\/li>
To restore from a previous Apple Watch backup, tap
Restore from Backup<\/div><\/span> then follow the onscreen steps.<\/div><\/li><\/div><\/ul> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>
Select the wrist (left or right) on which you wear the watch.<\/div><\/span>

Based on your selection, you may have to pick the Digital Crown Orientation (top or bottom) then tap
Continue<\/div><\/span>.<\/div><\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>
To continue, review the Terms and Conditions then tap
Agree<\/div><\/span>.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>
If prompted with an Activation Lock screen, enter your Apple ID and password then tap
Next<\/div><\/span>.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>
If desired, tap
Create a Passcode<\/div><\/span>, then follow the on\u002Dscreen prompts.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>
From the Bold Text and Size screen, follow the prompts to customize your text options then tap
Continue<\/div><\/span>.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>
From the Shared Settings screen, tap
OK<\/div><\/span> to enable your Watch to share settings (e.g., Location Services \x26 Find my iPhone, Siri, etc.) with your iPhone.<\/div><\/span>

These settings transfer from the Watch to the iPhone and back. If a setting for these services is changed on one device, it applies to both devices.<\/div><\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>
To continue with setup, follow the on\u002Dscreen prompts (i.e., Personalize Fitness and Health, Sleep, etc.) to customize additional watch features.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>
Tap
Set Up Cellular<\/div><\/span>.<\/div><\/span>

If your watch says Cellular Is Ready, tap
Continue<\/div><\/span> then skip to step 17.<\/div><\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>
Do one of the following:<\/div><\/span>

If you\x27re setting up your Apple Watch for the first time:
Enter your phone number then tap
Sign Me In<\/div><\/span>.<\/div><\/li>
Enter your My ɧ��Ƶ password then tap
Continue<\/div><\/span>.<\/div><\/li>
Tap
Add device<\/div><\/span>.
If necessary, pick a phone number and follow the on\u002Dscreen instructions to turn on Wi\u002DFi Calling.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>
Review and agree to the ɧ��Ƶ Wireless Customer Agreement, then tap
Confirm<\/div><\/span>.<\/div><\/li><\/div><\/ol><\/div><\/li>
If you\x27ve recently received an upgrade or replacement Apple Watch, refer to Replace Existing Device<\/a>.<\/div><\/li>
If you\x27re switching from Standalone mode Family Member to Number Share for Yourself:
Tap
Number Share<\/div><\/span>.<\/div><\/li>
Enter your My ɧ��Ƶ phone number and password then tap
Continue<\/div><\/span>.<\/div><\/li>
Tap
I want Number Share<\/div><\/span>.<\/div><\/li>
Enter an address for Wi\u002DFi Calling then tap
Continue<\/div><\/span>.<\/div><\/li>
Review the info then tap
Confirm<\/div><\/span>.<\/div><\/li><\/div><\/ol><\/div><\/li><\/div><\/ul> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>
To continue with setup, follow the on\u002Dscreen prompts (i.e., Action Button, Depth, etc.) to customize additional watch features.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>
While your Apple Watch is syncing, tap
Get to Know Your Watch<\/div><\/span> to learn more about your Apple Watch.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>
Keep your watch and iPhone close together until you receive an alert that syncing is complete then tap
Done<\/div><\/span> to open the Watch app. <\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li><\/div><\/ol><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/article> <\/body>\n<\/html>'; var parsedkb = $($.parseHTML(htmlString)); $('#kbArticleNew').html(parsedkb);