How do I setup my Apple Watch?
Apple Watch users can get expert help with Apple Watch pairing or any questions related to your device or Apple ID, by contacting Apple support (800) 275-2273 or online at support.apple.com/watch
- All Watch users receive unlimited support for 30 days from Apple.
- If you purchased an AppleCare+ protection plan, you will have ongoing support from Apple
- Apple will not be able to answer questions about troubleshooting your Consumer Cellular wireless service including the cellular plan for your Apple Watch.
TO PAIR AND SETUP YOUR APPLE WATCH YOU WILL NEED THE FOLLOWING:
- Apple Watch (Cellular enabled Apple Watch or eligible models only)
- Apple iPhone (Apple iPhone 10 or newer with latest iOS firmware)
- iPhone passcode
- Apple ID and password.
- Consumer Cellular MyAccount username & password
PAIRING AND SETUP CONSISTS OF 2 STEPS:
- Initial setup & pairing of your Apple Watch
- Setup of your cellular plan
INITIAL SETUP & PAIRING OF APPLE WATCH TO IPHONE
- Turn on the Apple Watch by pressing and holding the button on the lower right side
- Hold the Apple Watch close to the iPhone. Wait for the "Use your iPhone to setup this Apple Watch" message to appear on the iPhone screen, and then tap Continue. When prompted, tap "Set Up for Myself".
- Note: If asked, update your iPhone to the latest version of iOS.
- Tap "Set Up as New Apple Watch"
- Note: If asked, update the Apple Watch to the latest version of watchOS.
- Hold the iPhone over the watch face in the viewfinder on the iPhone. Wait for a message to say that the Apple Watch is paired.
- Choose which wrist to wear your Apple Watch on, then tab Continue. Read the Terms and Conditions and tab Agree.
- Apple Watch passcode (optional)
- Select the preferred text size and whether to use bold text.
- Personalized Fitness and Health
- Setup Activity Tracking
- The activity app helps you sit less, move more and get some exercise.
- Workout Route Tracking
- Apple Watch Workouts uses your location to track routes and local weather for outdoor workouts.
- Turn on notifications
- Choose your notifications
SETUP CELLULAR PLAN FOR YOUR APPLE WATCH
- Register or login to your Consumer Cellular My Account
- Open the Watch app on your iPhone.
- Select cellular
- Click setup cellular
- Enter your Consumer Cellular account login and password then click SIGN IN.
- You must log in to your account using the phone number of the iPhone you are pairing your watch to.
- Follow the onscreen prompts to continue with setup
- Review the Terms and Conditions
- Enter emergency information and continue
- Select Add Watch
- Note, it may take a few minutes for your phone and watch to complete setup.
- When complete you will see "Cellular is Ready"
- Congratulations! Your Apple Watch is now ready to use.
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